Val Napoleon, a professor at the University of Victoria (UVic) in British Columbia, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Fellowship for her significant contributions to Indigenous law. This fellowship recognizes her initiative, Next Steps: Rebuilding Indigenous Law, which aims to revitalize and rebuild Indigenous legal orders across Canada, promoting a more equitable legal landscape. Napoleon, who is Cree from Saulteau First Nation and an adopted member of the Gitanyow, has a notable academic background, having co-created an Indigenous law research methodology that collaborates with Indigenous communities. The fellowship provides up to $300,000 to support her research, which seeks to empower five different Indigenous societies in establishing their legal frameworks. Napoleon's work is particularly timely as it responds to ongoing challenges regarding Indigenous rights and aims to address issues such as disproportionate incarceration rates among Indigenous peoples. Her recognition as a Trudeau Fellow underscores the growing importance of integrating Indigenous laws within Canada's legal system, fostering a multi-juridical society rooted in respect and justice.