The Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued its report in June 2015. Its findings were a profound call to action and provide a vital record for our country’s history and Read More
Commission chair calls for legal cultural training
This article originally appeared in the June 19th, 2015 issue of The Lawyers Weekly. Read More
In Danger – A Call to Save Wood Buffalo National Park
On December 8, 2014, the Mikisew Cree First Nation presented a petition to the World Heritage Committee to have Wood Buffalo National Park included on the list of World Read More
BC Developing Groundwater Allocations Process
First Nations with reserves that depend upon groundwater or use significant groundwater should be aware of and participate in the ongoing process to allocate groundwater under British Columbia’s new Read More
Aboriginal Law Insights
Part 1: Tips for Students Starting Out Whether you are reading a law school course calendar or the financial section of the Globe and Mail, you will often see Read More
A Clear Call to Action – Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report Released
Today is an important day. Today the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report and recommendations after 6 years gathering stories from residential school survivors. The recommendations are Read More
A National Conversation on Racism
At JFK Law we hope to be part of an ongoing national conversation on racism faced by indigenous people. On January 22, 2015, Maclean’s magazine published a story by Read More