Christina’s legal practice focuses on nation-building and the recognition of Indigenous rights and self-determination. She supports Nations through legal advocacy at recognition of rights and self-determination tables, affirming and implementing their section 35 rights. She provides legal support for communities in the addition to reserve process, helping align land expansions with community aspirations. She is also involved in developing Land Codes to empower First Nations in land governance.

Christina actively contributes to the implementation of Bill C-92, advocating for Indigenous jurisdiction over child and family services to ensure alignment with Indigenous laws and contexts. Additionally, she assists in law-making for Indigenous nations, crafting legal frameworks that blend Indigenous laws with contemporary needs.

In addition to these efforts, Christina is engaged in work related to Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), ensuring Indigenous stewardship over lands and natural resources. This work supports ecological preservation while aligning with their Indigenous cultural values, including laws and practices.

Through her work at JFK Law, Christina Gray makes significant contributions to advancing Indigenous rights and empowering communities across Canada. Her dedication is evident in her commitment to supporting Indigenous peoples in achieving their goals of self-governance and the development of their laws for current and future generations.

Education and Professional Affiliations

• Master of Law, University of Victoria, 2024
• Law Society of Yukon, 2021
• Yellowhead Institute Fellow, 2018 to present
• Law Society of British Columbia, 2016
• Law Society of Ontario, 2015
• Juris Doctor, University of British Columbia, 2013
• Bachelor of Arts (Art History), University of British Columbia, 2008

Selected Publications

• Sara Mainville, Christina Gray, JC Steele, Shayla Praud, & Molly Churchill, “The Challenges with Indigenous Class Actions and Contingency Fees in the Era of Indigenous Self-Determination” (JFK Law LLP, 16 January 2024).

• Christian Gray, “Buffalo Bones and Hope: Two Dene Stories,”Ndè Sı̀ı̀ Wet’aɂà: Northern Indigenous Voices on Land, Life,“& Art (Arp Books, 2022).

• Christina Gray, ed, in Treaty Interpretation in the Age of Restoule (Yellowhead Institute/JFK Law LLP, May 2022).

• Sara Mainville, Claire Truesdale & Christina Gray, “Constitutionality of Indigenous Child Welfare Law to be decided by the Supreme Court of Canada” (JFK Law LLP, 9 May 2022).

• Christina Gray & Daniel Rück, “Reclaiming Indigenous Place Names” (Yellowhead Institute, 2019).

Presentations

• “Ts’msyen Law and Governance,” Distinguished Leaders segment at the B.C. First Nations Women’s, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Self-Determination, Rematriation & Research Governance Summit (2024)
• “Buffalo Bones and Hope: Two Dene Stories,” Ndè Sı̀ı̀ Wet’aɂà: Northern Indigenous Voices on Land, Life and Art, North American Indigenous Studies Association – North (2022).
• “Indigenous Law and the Federal Court,” Developments in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law 2022 (PBLI Conference, 2022).