JFK is pleased to introduce Carly Chunick, Destiny Orchard, Maya Ollek, Natila Kabir, Amelia Hadfield and welcoming back Brendan Schatti. Carly Chunick joined us back in October 2023 as Read More
JFK Blog Post on the Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund
New Funding Available for Indigenous Cannabis Businesses in BC Read More
SCC Decision on An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Metis children, youth, and families: Analysis and Implications (2 of 2)
“ will not be accomplished in a single sacred moment, but rather through a continuous transformation of relationships and a braiding together of distinct legal traditions and sources of Read More
Be Part of our Discussion – Bill C-92 Decision Public Zoom Webinar
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SCC Upholds Indigenous Jurisdiction in Reference re An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families (Part 1 of 2)
Today the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) issued its long-awaited decision on the constitutionality of Canada’s An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families.((An Act Read More
JFK Law Welcomes Bernd Christmas as Senior Counsel and Navigator of Wealth Creation Opportunities for First Nations Across Canada
We are excited to announce that Mr. Bernd Christmas, an esteemed leader in both corporate/commercial and Indigenous Peoples law, has joined JFK Law as Senior Counsel. With three decades Read More
Canada Introduces Bill C-61: First Nations Clean Water Act
On December 11, 2023, the government of Canada tabled Bill C-61, the First Nations Clean Water Act. This Bill aims to recognize the right of First Nations to self-governance Read More
The Federal Court of Appeal overturns the Specific Claims Tribunal’s assessment of the Crown’s pre and post-surrender fiduciary duties
On January 12, 2024, the Federal Court of Appeal (“Federal Court of Appeal”) released Kahkewistahaw First Nation v. Canada (Crown-Indigenous Relations), 2024 FCA 8. This case was a judicial Read More