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Aboriginal title can be declared over privately-owned land
Friday, November 15, 2024
The six Wolastoqey Nations in New Brunswick recently received a precedent-setting decision in their Aboriginal title claim. In Wolastoqey Nations v New Brunswick…
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Colonialism, Land and Indigenous Health
At OKT, we hear first-hand from clients how their members experience poor health outcomes in hospitals and other medical facilities. Too often, we hear how entering into the health care system…
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A Roadmap to C-92, the Federal Child Welfare Law
Last week, Parliament passed Bill C-92, An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. What does it mean? Why are some First Nations concerned, and…
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Why have a membership code?
The Indian Act sets out rules and requirements for both “Indian status” and for membership in First Nation “bands”, as those terms are defined in the Indian Act. However, the…
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OKT Lawyers "most frequently recommended" for Aboriginal law
OKT is proud to announce that the firm and many of OKT's lawyers have been recognized in Lexpert's 2019 Directory as being the top practitioners of Indigenous law in…
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Saugeen Ojibway Nation Trial Begins
OKT is proud to represent the Saugeen Ojibway Nation in their historic claims. Below is the press release announcing the start of this historic trial.
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Big Changes Coming to Ontario Crown Liability
The Government of Ontario is proposing to radically change the scope of Crown liability in the Province. This change may have a serious impact on the ability of First Nations…
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