Leonard Marchand Sr. Entrance Award in Law for Indigenous Students

Award descriptionAwards totaling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Peter Henein (B.A., LL.B.) and Sue Henein, in honour of Leonard Marchand Sr. (1933-2016), for First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada entering the J.D. program, who demonstrate community involvement. Leonard (B.Sc. 1959, M.Sc., Ph.D., PC, CM, OBC) was a member of the Okanagan Indian Band and was the first Status Indian to be elected as a Member of Parliament in 1968. He advocated for justice, reconciliation, and stronger roles for Indigenous Peoples in Canadian politics. He was subsequently re-elected twice, and served as a member of Cabinet and as a Senator, before his retirement in 1998. Leonard became a member of the Queens Privy Council in 1976, was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 1999, and was awarded the Order of British Columbia in 2014. He received an honorary doctorate from Thompson Rivers University, as well as Queen Elizabeth II Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals. This award was established to encourage and provide support for Indigenous students pursuing a career in law. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law.