In a ground-breaking decision, the British Columbia Court of Appeal has said that Aboriginal groups may sue private parties for impacts to asserted Aboriginal rights and title without first Read More
Implementation Matters: The 2015 Nunavut Land Claim Agreement Settlement
On May 4, 2015, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), the organization that represents Inuit under the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement, and the federal government reached a settlement in NTI’s $1billion Read More
The Search for Truth at Trial Failed to Respect Cindy Gladue
The prosecution and acquittal of the man accused of Cindy Gladue’s murder has highlighted serious concerns about our criminal justice system and its treatment of indigenous people, women and Read More
You’ve Signed Your Agreement – Now What? The Importance of Implementing Agreements
Over the last several years, First Nations and Industry have been negotiating what are commonly referred to as Impact-Benefit Agreements or “IBAs.” These agreements can deal with any number 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
Carter v. Canada – the Supreme Court of Canada affirms the right to physician assisted death
Introduction The Supreme Court of Canada issued its judgment in Carter v Canada on Friday February 6, concluding that the Criminal Code provisions prohibiting doctor-assisted suicide are unconstitutional. The Read More
Summary of the Act to Amend the Indian Act
On December 16, 2014, the federal government passed Bill C-428 An Act to Amend the Indian Act, SC 2014 c 38. It says the Act is part of its Read More