Today the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal released a decision about on-reserve child and family services that is simultaneously devastating in its conclusions about our collective failure of indigenous children, Read More
Robert Janes QC, Karey Brooks, and Estella Charleson attended Federal Court today on the Omnibus Appeal
Robert Janes QC, Karey Brooks, and Estella Charleson appeared at the Federal Court of Appeal today in Edmonton to argue the Omnibus Appeal on behalf of Mikisew Cree First Read More
First Nations Artists Profile Series: Chris Sparrow and Rande Cook
By Monique Cotton Periodically on this blog we will be highlighting some of the artists whose work is featured in our offices. On a pedestal that welcomes you to Read More
Peel Watershed Appeal Decision Issued
The Yukon Court of Appeal has issued its decision in the Peel Watershed litigation. The reasons can be found here: 2015 YKCA 18 The First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun Read More
Robert Janes on The High Demand for Aboriginal Lawyers
JFK Law’s, Robert Janes comments on reasons why aboriginal lawyers are in such high demand in recent BCBusiness article. Read More
3rd Annual Malahat Champions Gala
JFK Law Corporation congratulates the Malahat First Nation on its Champions Gala Friday, October 16, 2015. The third annual fundraising event featured a silent and live auction, beautiful performances Read More
Gitxaała Nation has its day in court over Canada’s failure to consult on Northern Gateway Project
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