On July 27th, 2021 – the Metis Settlements General Council filed a Statement of Claim with the Court of Queen’s Bench against the Government of Alberta to stop the Read More
Associate, Christina Gray interviewed in Toronto Star article about problematic historic figures
On July 19, 2021, the Toronto Star published an interview featuring Associate, Christina Gray, entitled “Parks Canada’s Website features Egerton Ryerson – but no mention of his role in Read More
Honouring National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
JFK Law offices will be closed on June 21, 2021 in honour of national Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We close our offices so that our team can participate in the Read More
Beaver Lake Cree Nation speaks to The Narwhal
Beaver Lake Cree Nation has been interviewed by the Narwhal about the challenges they face in defending their Advanced Costs appeal and the financial challenges of protecting Indigenous rights Read More
Alberta Reinstates Longstanding Coal Policy amidst Legal and Political Pressure
On February 8, 2021, Alberta decided to reinstate the Coal Development Policy after significant pushback from Indigenous communities, ranchers, music stars, and environmental groups. The policy, which had been Read More
An Interview with Taylor Baptiste, artist of “Healing Dancer”
When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I’ve actually always loved creating art since I was little and would often go overboard with it on simple Read More
International Women’s Day 2019 – Amelia Douglas
In honour of International Women’s Day 2019, JFK members are highlighting the contributions of a number of Indigenous women. The written history of post-contact Canada has largely washed out or Read More
International Women’s Day 2019 – Buffy Sainte-Marie
In honour of International Women’s Day 2019, JFK members are highlighting the contributions of a number of Indigenous women. Up Where We Belong Buffy Sainte-Marie was born in 1941 on Read More