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
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
Commission chair calls for legal cultural training
This article originally appeared in the June 19th, 2015 issue of The Lawyers Weekly. Read More
In Danger – A Call to Save Wood Buffalo National Park
On December 8, 2014, the Mikisew Cree First Nation presented a petition to the World Heritage Committee to have Wood Buffalo National Park included on the list of World Read More
BC Developing Groundwater Allocations Process
First Nations with reserves that depend upon groundwater or use significant groundwater should be aware of and participate in the ongoing process to allocate groundwater under British Columbia’s new Read More
Aboriginal Law Insights
Part 1: Tips for Students Starting Out Whether you are reading a law school course calendar or the financial section of the Globe and Mail, you will often see Read More