David Milward
Professor
Accepting graduate students
- Contact:
- davidmilward@uvic.ca 250-721-8154
- Credentials:
- BA (University of Calgary), LLB (University of Alberta), LLM (University of Alberta), D. Phil. (UBC).
- Area of expertise:
- Criminal law, evidence, Indigenous law, Indigenous justice
Biography
Dr. David Milward is a member of the Beardy's & Okemasis First Nation in Saskatchewan, and was previously an Associate Professor of Law with the University of Manitoba.
Education
- BA (History), University of Calgary;
- LLB, University of Alberta;
- LLM, University of Alberta;
- D. Phil., U.B.C.
Selected Books
- David Milward & Jonathan Rudin, Indigenous Law & Canadian Criminal Justice (Toronto: Emond, 2025);
- David Milward, Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice: A Search for Ways Forward (Winnipeg: Fernwood Press, 2022);
- Charles Ferguson & David Milward, The Art of Science in the Canadian Justice System: A Reflection on my Experiences as an Expert Witness (New York: Taylor & Francis, 2017);
- David Milward, Aboriginal Justice and the Charter: Realizing a Culturally Sensitive Interpretation of Legal Rights in Canada (Vancouver: U.B.C. Press, 2012).
Selected publications
- David Milward, "Cree Law and the Duty to Assist in the Present Day" (2020) 43:3 Manitoba Law Journal 155;
- Celeste McKay & David Milward, "Onashowewin and the Promise of Aboriginal Diversionary Programming" (2018) 41:3 Manitoba Law Journal 127;
- David Milward, "Residential School Syndrome and the Sentencing of Aboriginal Offenders in Canada" (2018) 66:3 Criminal Law Quarterly 254;
- David Milward, "The Sentencing of Aboriginal Accused with FASD: A Search for Different Pathways" (2014) 47:3 University of British Columbia Law Review, Special Issue from the Law on the Edge Conference, 1025-1083;
- David Milward, "Locking up those Dangerous Indians for Good: an Examination of Canadian Dangerous Offender Legislation as Applied to Aboriginal Persons" (2013) 51:3 Alberta Law Review 619-658;
- David Milward, "Opposing Mr. Big in Principle" (2013) 46:1 University of British Columbia Law Review 81-119.
Recognition and Awards
- Co-winner of the 2013 K.D. Srivastava Prize for best book published by U.B.C. Press in 2012. (Aboriginal Justice and the Charter)
- Honourable mention for the 2012 Canadian Law & Society Association Book Prize. (Aboriginal Justice and the Charter)
Grants
- Department of Justice, Canada - $4,500 to assist with developing progress report criteria for yearly evaluations of progress in addressing Indigenous over-incarceration.
- Children's Advocate of Manitoba - $9,600 to carry out research on non-adversarial alternatives to resolving child welfare matters.
- Manitoba Legal Research Institute - $6,500 to carry out research on Aboriginal over-representation in child welfare apprehensions.
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada - $25,000 to produce a report on the link between the residential schools and Indigenous over-incarceration.
Graduate supervision
Professor Milward is interested in supervising graduate students working in criminal law, Indigenous rights, Indigenous legal orders and Indigenous justice.