Thank you for donating to the Joseph Arvay Social Justice Award

In memory of Joseph J. Arvay, OC, OBC, QC, LLD

Joe Arvay was a bold and brilliant advocate, a champion, an influencer, a visionary, a teacher, a trailblazer, a mentor and much more. His unwavering commitment to the pursuit of justice for the most disadvantaged and disenfranchised members of our society has transformed our constitutional landscape. His legacy includes an unparalleled contribution to the development of Indigenous and equality rights under the Canadian Charter of Right and Freedoms. Joe Arvay’s outstanding accomplishments are widely recognized. He was the recipient of: the Walter S. Tarnopolsky Human Rights Award (2000); the Advocates’ Society’s Award of Justice (2015); the Order of Canada (2017); the Order of British Columbia (2018); an Honorary Doctor of Laws, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, (2016) and an Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Victoria (2018). 

Justice Nicole Tellier has established the Joseph Arvay Social Justice Award to honour Joe’s extraordinary legacy. One or more awards of at least $1,000 each will be given to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law with demonstrated commitment to equality and human rights and who self-identify as Black, Indigenous or a person of colour (BIPOC), with preference for Indigenous students.

To make your gift by cheque, please make it payable to “University of Victoria” with “Joseph Arvay Social Justice Award” in the memo line, and mail to: Development Office, University of Victoria, PO Box 1700, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2. Thank you for your support.

If you have any questions, please contact our Development Office at 250-472-4924, or by email at giving@uvic.ca.