Tyra Soosay

Associate

tsoosay@sternatmanaigre.com
(204) 808 1108 EXT 139

Tyra Soosay is an Associate at Sternat Manaigre Law Corporation. She is a Whitesands and Deline First Nations member and was admitted to the Manitoba Bar in 2023. She completed her Bachelor of Arts majoring in Native Studies and Sociology from the University of Manitoba in 2014. Prior to receiving her Juris Doctor, Tyra built a diverse professional skill set to address First Nations concerns throughout western Canada.

Tyra graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2022, finishing her law degree at Peter A. Allard School of Law with a specialization in Indigenous Legal Studies. She served as a Student Clinician at the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic in her third year of law school, where she provided pro-bono legal services to the Indigenous community to provide advice, assistance and representation on legal issues that fall under the jurisdiction of the British Columbia provincial courts.

After graduating from law school, Tyra completed her articles with the Manitoba Department of Justice, Legal Services Branch in 2023.

Tyra practices in all aspects of Family Law, including Child Protection, and Real Estate. She is a Notary Public in the Province of Manitoba. Tyra practices out of our office at 211 Bannatyne Ave.

Tyra is a loving mother of two children whom she credits for honing diligent work ethic and a compassionate demeanor. She has turned her energy towards supporting families, by providing guidance and helping families navigate the legal system, while empowering them to have a voice throughout the process. In her personal time, Tyra enjoys CrossFit, the powwow trail, and spending time with her family.

  • Called to the Manitoba Bar, 2023
  • University of British Columbia, Juris Doctor, 2022
  • University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Arts, 2014

  • Member, Manitoba Bar Association
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Indigenous Bar Association
  • Law Society of Manitoba