The Gitxaała Nation was at the Federal Court of Appeal on Friday to challenge the adequacy of Canada’s consultation on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Project. Gitxaała Nation – the People Read More
What is the First Nations Land Management Act?
The First Nations Land Management Act (“FNLMA”), allows First Nations to enact and administer their own land codes. Until they enact a land code under the FNLMA, First Nations Read More
UVic Law’s AbCamp Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
On September 26, 2015, I attended the 20th Anniversary feast of the University of Victoria Faculty of Law’s Aboriginal Awareness Camp or “AbCamp” program. Also attending the event were Read More
Estella’s call to the bar makes history and the front page!
Following up on our last post, JFK was extremely proud to watch as Estella Charleson was called to the British Columbia bar on September 17, 2015. Estella’s bar call Read More
JFK welcomes its newest lawyer to the Bar
On September 14, 2015 JFK Law proudly welcomed Estella Charleson to the practice of law and celebrated her transition from articling student to associate! Estella is from the Hesquiaht Read More
Back to School with a Vision for Reconciliation
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
The High Stakes in TWU v. The Law Society of British Columbia: Ensuring Equal Access to the Legal Profession
On August 25, 2015 Chief Justice Hinkson will hear Trinity Western University’s Petition against the Law Society of British Columbia for refusing to grant approval of its proposed faculty Read More
Implications of Chartrand v. British Columbia for Treaty First Nations
First Nations with historic treaties will be interested in a recent decision from the BC Court of Appeal. In Chartrand v. British Columbia (Forest Lands, and Natural Resource Operations), Read More