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Short (50 words)

Victoria Perrie (she/her) is a 2S Métis-Cree lawyer, speaker, artist, and educator from Winnipeg. Creator of Arctic Lawyer and author of Daanis the Judge and Making Mousetracks, she empowers communities through accessible legal education, storytelling, and advocacy. Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, she champions human rights and justice.

Mid-Short Length (84 words)

Victoria Perrie (she/her) is a 2S Métis-Cree lawyer, speaker, artist, and educator from Winnipeg. She is the creator of Arctic Lawyer, where she shares accessible, culturally grounded legal insights, and author of the children’s books Daanis the Judge and Making Mousetracks. Recognized with the King Charles III Coronation Medal and serving as Vice President of the Indigenous Bar Association, Victoria blends law, storytelling, and advocacy to empower Indigenous communities, champion human rights, and promote equitable access to justice through education, art, and public engagement.

Mid- Length (100 words)

Victoria Perrie (she/her) is a 2S Métis-Cree lawyer, speaker, artist, and educator from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is the creator of Arctic Lawyer, where she makes legal knowledge accessible, culturally grounded, and engaging, and author of the children’s books Daanis the Judge and Making Mousetracks. Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal and serving as Vice President of the Indigenous Bar Association, Victoria combines law, storytelling, and public speaking to empower Indigenous communities. Through her art, education, advocacy, and pro bono work, she champions human rights, access to justice, and the creation of spaces where Indigenous voices and knowledge are centred.

Full-Length (218 words)

Victoria Perrie is a 2S Métis-Cree lawyer, business leader, and advocate for Indigenous justice and empowerment. As the founder of Perrie Law and co-founder of Kíwétinohk Consulting, Victoria has built a career at the intersection of law, art, and community development. She brings years of experience in criminal defense, wills and estates, Indigenous legal advocacy, and strategic consulting on Indigenous topics. Today, Victoria serves as Vice President of the Indigenous Bar Association and Director of the Manitoba Association of Playwrights.

Her work is driven by a deep commitment to equity and self-determination. Whether advising on a legal matter, advocating for Indigenous-led justice solutions, or supporting governance initiatives, Victoria ensures that Indigenous perspectives and legal traditions are at the forefront. Her consulting practice helps communities and businesses navigate legal frameworks, create sustainable governance structures, and advance economic opportunities rooted in self-governance.  

Victoria has worked with organizations across Canada and internationally, including the Law Society of Nunavut, Global Affairs Canada, the National Judicial Institute, the United Nations, and the Ukranian Canadian Bar Association’s Sexualized War Crimes Working Group. She has led justice-focused summits, provided strategic policy guidance, and facilitated business development initiatives that center Indigenous sovereignty. Recognized for her leadership, she is a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the MMF Business Excellence Award for Outstanding Business.  

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