Carlie Kane, B.A., J.D.

Carlie Kane (she/her) is a First Nations-settler lawyer based in Winnipeg, and a proud member of Obishikokaang (Lac Seul First Nation) on Treaty 3 territory in Northwestern Ontario. Her connection to community and culture is rooted through her grandmother, Elizabeth Southwind, a respected matriarch and language speaker whose teachings continue to guide Carlie’s commitment to Indigenous identity, responsibility, and belonging.

Carlie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies, as well as a Juris Doctor (Law) degree from the University of Manitoba. Prior to pursuing her law degree, Carlie worked as a legal administrative assistant in Winnipeg, an experience that grounded her understanding of legal practice and informed her approach to law as both a profession and a tool for service. Her legal experience includes working with firms across Canada, supporting Indigenous governance, law development, and community-based, Indigenous-specific legal research.

Carlie’s work is guided by a strong passion for Indigenous self-determination, nation rebuilding, and the advancement of governance structures grounded in Indigenous legal traditions. She is equally committed to approaches centered on healing, restorative justice, and community wellbeing, recognizing law as a tool for empowerment and renewal.

Carlie currently sits on the board of the North End Women’s Centre, where she supports community-led initiatives focused on gender justice, safety, and access to resources for women, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people. This work closely informs her legal practice, grounding it in front-line realities, community accountability, and trauma-informed approaches to advocacy, governance, and decision-making.

Outside of her professional work, Carlie enjoys community volunteering, maintaining an active lifestyle, painting, and spending time at home with her cats.