Malcolm Macpherson was born and raised in Vancouver BC. He is of Indigenous Migmaw heritage on his mother’s side of the family, who are from Quebec. Malcolm attended law school at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, where he focused his studies on business and Indigenous law. Malcolm is a partner at Clark Wilson LLP in Vancouver, one of Vancouver’s oldest and largest firms, where he focuses his practice on the intersection of economic development, energy, forestry and Indigenous title and rights in Western Canada. He also has a number of Indigenous tourism clients, including the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, Indigenous Tourism Association of Alberta, and Indigenous Destinations Saskatchewan Inc. From the outset of his legal career, Malcolm has focused on leading meaningful social and economic transformation for Indigenous clients and related corporations. When not practicing law, Malcolm spends most of his time with his young family on a small acreage in South Surrey, BC.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.
May 17-18, 2023
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Tsuut’ina Nation
Calgary, AB, T3E 3X8
September 27-28, 2023
Casino Rama Resort, Rama Nation
Orillia, ON, L3V 6H6