Sep 3, 2026 · 20 min · 11 segments
**Episode 36 -** Disarming Bill C-5/5: Indigenous Defence of Land & Democracy Part 1 of a 4 part series WHAT Part one of a four part series on Federal Bill C-5 and Ontario Bill 5 are moving fast…
Kate KemptonGuestJessica MurrayHostWelcome to As Long As The River Flows, a Keepers of the Water podcast.
Episode 36 is part one of a four-part series titled Disarming Bill C-5, Indigenous Defense of Land and Democracy.
In part one, we pick up with host Jessica Murray, introducing Kate Kempton, legal counsel on the constitutional challenge.
Kate is senior counsel at Woodward and Company, where she specializes in indigenous rights, decolonization litigation, governance, and self-determination.
Kate has been practicing indigenous rights law since 2001 and has won significant cases on injunctions against development, treaty rights, and the duty to consult and accommodate.
She's recognized by Lexpert and Best Lawyers in America and her driving commitment to decolonize the legal systems that have caused harm to people and to the land.
So Kate, I'd love to orient you to two questions, but I'm also very happy for you to share whatever is on your heart.
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Welcome to As Long As The River Flows, a Keepers of the Water podcast.
Episode 36 is part one of a four-part series titled Disarming Bill C-5, Indigenous Defense of Land and Democracy.
In part one, we pick up with host Jessica Murray, introducing Kate Kempton, legal counsel on the constitutional challenge.
Kate is senior counsel at Woodward and Company, where she specializes in indigenous rights, decolonization litigation, governance, and self-determination.
Kate has been practicing indigenous rights law since 2001 and has won significant cases on injunctions against development, treaty rights, and the duty to consult and accommodate.
She's recognized by Lexpert and Best Lawyers in America and her driving commitment to decolonize the legal systems that have caused harm to people and to the land.
So Kate, I'd love to orient you to two questions, but I'm also very happy for you to share whatever is on your heart.
