Our Work
At JFK Law, our work spans the full landscape of Aboriginal and Indigenous law — from precedent-setting litigation that defends and expands rights, to the laws, constitutions, and governance structures nations are building for themselves, to the businesses and agreements that turn vision into lasting prosperity. The results include land returned, sovereignty strengthened, and futures secured. Behind each case and project is a team committed to helping our clients move their rights, sovereignty, and prosperity forward.
We invite you to explore examples of our work below. You can sort work by practice area: litigation, nation building, and wealth creation.
Feature Case Study
Comprehensive Specific Claims Representation
Comprehensive Specific Claims Representation
Representing clients through every stage of the specific claims process in research and development, negotiations and before the Tribunal.
- Litigation
- Litigation
Federal Funding for Specific Claims
Successfully obtained federal funding for clients to fund claim development and negotiations
- Litigation
- Litigation
Insurance-Backed Financing for Specific Claims
Successfully negotiated several insurance-backed credit facilities for clients to finance claim development and negotiations.
- Litigation
- Litigation
Judicial Review of First Nation Membership Decisions
Counsel for three individuals seeking to judicial review decisions of band council to deny them membership under a custom membership code Peters v. Peters First Nation Band, 2018 FC 544
- Nation Building
- Nation Building
Conflict of Interest Advice for Indigenous Governments
Advising clients on conflict-of-interest issues.
- Nation Building
- Nation Building
Rules of Practice for the Sahtu Land Use Planning Board
Developed rules of practice for the Sahtu Land Use Planning Board
- Nation Building
- Nation Building
Indigenous Economic Development Partnerships
Assisting Indigenous Nations economic development businesses with their off-reserve business partnerships, including limited partnerships and joint ventures in the oil and gas, forestry, mining, tourism, eHealth, and fishing industries.
- Nation Building
- Nation Building
On-Reserve Land Transactions and Governance
Assisting First Nations with their on-reserve land matters under the Indian Act, First Nations Land Management Act, and modern Treaty, including the negotiation and registration of instruments and encumbrances such as utility and road permits, security agreements, and transactions involving certificates of possession.
- Nation Building
- Nation Building
Indigenous Nations Election and Membership Codes
Drafting election codes, membership codes for various First Nations
- Nation Building
- Nation Building
Implementing Modern Treaties and Land Registrations
Assisting First Nations with the implementation of modern Treaties, including one of the largest electronic registrations with the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia
- Nation Building
- Nation Building
Indigenous Nations Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Advising Indigenous Nations on water and wastewater infrastructure matters including water supply agreements, licensing and regulatory issues, and participation in regional water systems.
- Nation Building
- Nation Building
Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into Project Planning
Successful development and integration of processes to ensure inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge in project planning, regulatory processes and in agreements
- Nation Building
- Nation Building
Negotiating Reconciliation and Consultation Agreements
Negotiation of reconciliation agreements, consultation protocols, funding agreements and accommodation measures relating to resource development
- Nation Building
- Nation Building
Negotiating On-Reserve Water Agreements
Negotiating novel agreements relating to on-reserve water issues.
- Nation Building
- Nation Building
Modernizing Northern Land Claim Agreements
Advising Indigenous Nations regarding the negotiation and implementation of modern land claim agreements North of 60, including modernization and amendment of comprehensive land claims agreements.
- Nation Building
- Nation Building
Moving Forward Together
How does your Nation, community or organization need or want to move forward? We’re here to listen.