Released on January 26, 2001
Gerald M. Morin of Prince Albert has been appointed a judge of the ProvincialCourt of Prince Albert.
"Judge Morin's experience in the fields of social work, corrections and
education, coupled with his experience in the practice of law, will serve him
well in his new role as a Provincial Court judge," acting Justice Minister John
Nilson said.
Nilson said Judge Morin's responsibilities will include the development of a
northern Cree court circuit.
"Judge Morin is a northerner and speaks Cree," Nilson said. "I am looking
forward to his leadership in establishing the capacity for Cree language
services in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan."
Judge Morin received his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan
in 1987. Since 1988, he has practiced law with the Pandila, Morin, Nahachewsky
Law Office in Prince Albert. After receiving his Bachelor of Laws, Judge Morin
was a sessional lecturer at the Gabriel Dumont Institute Native Justice
Program.
Prior to attending law school, Judge Morin worked as a probation officer,
receiving his Certificate of Social Work in 1978. As an assistant professor at
the University of Manitoba School of Social Work, Judge Morin was the Director
of the Indian Child and Family Services Training Program from 1982 to 1984.
Judge Morin takes an active interest in his community. He has addressed youth
at a number of northern events on the value of education and a professional
career in law; he has served as both a member and President of the Board of the
Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre; and he has served as a member of
the Board of Directors for the Prince Albert Raiders.
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For more information, contact:
Debi McEwen
Saskatchewan Justice
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-6043