Waaseyaa Giizhigo Kwe, Caitlyn Elizabeth Grace Kasper July 8, 1986 - December 20, 2024

​Our community has lost one of its powerful legal Ogichidaakwe (Warrior Woman).  Her fierce and passionate advocacy for Indigenous people and families will be missed. Her beautiful smile and great laugh will as well.  The entire staff at Aboriginal Legal Services (ALS) mourns her loss and sends love to her family and community. Caitlyn worked for ALS for over 10 years.  She was a strong Georgina Island member, a brilliant individual and a shining star.  She was a friend to many, a strong lawyer, and a great colleague. She was always standing up and speaking against injustices toward Indigenous people. She had so much to offer our community, and we have lost her way too soon.  She has been before all levels of Court, including as lead counsel for ALS at the Supreme Court of Canada; she compassionately represented families in Inquests and was academically stellar.  She was the WARRIOR you wanted in your corner...never backing down or never being okay with the status quo.  She was unapologetic in defence and support for Indigenous people and our rights.  It is still hard to believe she will not be in our workplaces and our lives will be different without her.  Hug your people and hold them close.  In the near future, we will post a memorial page in honour of Caitlyn to celebrate her life and achievements.