In Heywood v Songhees Nation, 2026 BCCA 150, the BC Court of Appeal confirmed that Songhees Nation – a lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking Nation with reserve lands near Victoria – has no Read More
BC Court of Appeal Confirms Aboriginal Title to Entire Claim Area in The Nuchatlaht v. British Columbia, 2026 BCCA 137
On April 2, 2026, the province’s highest court released a landmark decision in The Nuchatlaht v. British Columbia, 2026 BCCA 137. The Court of Appeal for British Columbia allowed Read More
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Approves Ontario Final Agreement on Long‑Term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services
I. Overview On March 30, 2026, the Canadian Human Rights CHRT (“CHRT”) issued a letter‑decision approving, without condition, the Ontario Final Agreement on Long‑Term Reform of the First Nations Read More
JFK Partner Nadir André gives important insight on revelation of extensive surveillance on First Nations by RCMP | Nadir André met en lumière la surveillance des Premières Nations par la GRC
JFK Partner Nadir André speaks about revelation of extensive surveillance on First Nations by the RCMP. Watch here: L’associé de JFK s’exprime au sujet des révélations concernant la Read More
Congratulations to Sara Mainville on Canadian Law Awards Excellence Awardee (Finalist) Recognition
JFK Law LLP is proud to congratulate Sara Mainville, Managing Partner, on being named an Excellence Awardee at the 2026 Canadian Law Awards, presented by Lexpert and supported by Read More
JFK Law Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
JFK Law is proud to share that 13 of our lawyers have once again been recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, reflecting the depth of experience and Read More
Musqueam’s Rights Recognition Agreement: Separating Fact from Fiction
On February 20, 2026, Musqueam and Canada signed three agreements that set out how the parties will work together to implement Musqueam’s Aboriginal rights within their territory. Over the Read More
JFK Partner and Co-Chair of BMO’s Indigenous Advisory Council Nadir André speaks in first episode of special Reconciliation series
JFK Partner and co-chair of BMO’s Indigenous Advisory Council Nadir André is joined by Kayla Jacobs from BMO’s Office of Reconciliation on the first episode of a special series Read More