On March 25, JFK Law’s Karey Brooks will speak on the topic of “Injunctions and Protests ” at PBLI’s conference on Using Injunctions Effectively. See here for more information. Read More
Robert Janes to present at PBLI’s Aboriginal Law: Current Issues 2015
On May 27, JFK Law’s Robert Janes will speak on the topic of “Métis, Non-Status Indians and Identity Issues” at PBLI’s Aboriginal Law: Current Issues 2015 conference. See here Read More
Robert Freedman presenting at Federated Press 3rd Mini LLB for Aboriginal Leadership
Today, Bob Freedman is presenting in Calgary at the Federated Press 3rd Mini LLB for Aboriginal Leadership on the topic of Getting the Deal Done: Practical Issues In Business Read More
JFK Court Report: Recent Cases from British Columbia
Da’naxda’xw/Awaetlala First Nation v. British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, 2015 BCSC 16 Da’naxda’xw/Awaetlala First Nation (“DAFN”) and Kleana Power Corporation brought judicial review proceedings against the Minister of Read More
JFK Court Report: Recent Cases from Specific Claims Tribunal
Atikamekw D’Opitciwan First Nation v Canada (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), 2014 SCTC 9 The Atikamekw D’Opitciwan First Nation (the “Claimant”) sought to amend its Further Amended Read More
March 4-5: Robert Freedman, Krista Robertson and Mark Gustafson to present at PBLI’s Aboriginal IBAs: Negotiation and Implementation
Today and tomorrow, JFK Law’s Bob Freedman, Krista Robertson and Mark Gustafson are presenting at PBLI’s conference on Aboriginal Impact Benefit Agreements: Negotiation and Implementation, in Vancouver, B.C. Bob Freedman is Co-Chair, Read More
An Introduction to the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act
Summary A new set of federal rules now apply to many First Nations. These rules relate to how matrimonial real property, such as a family home, is dealt with Read More
Duty to Consult Case Overview 2014
In 2014 there were over twenty court decisions across Canada related to the duty of federal, provincial and territorial governments to consult with and accommodate First Nations. The Supreme Read More