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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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BC Court of Appeal affirms Aboriginal commercial fishing rights
On July 2, the British Columbia Court of Appeal released a decision recognizing the Aboriginal rights of First Nations on the west coast of Vancouver Island to a commercial fishery.
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Education a Hot Topic
A number of developments are underfoot in the field of First Nations education this year. As spring turns into summer, the important topic of education is heating up too. Here’s…
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Looking at “Justified Infringement” and pipelines
OKT is proud to announce the publication of Justified Infringement – A Minimal Impairment Approach, by OKT associate Senwung Luk, in the forthcoming…
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Articling Opportunity 2014 - 15
We are currently accepting applications for the 2014-15 articling year. If you have a demonstrated interest in the areas of law we practice, we encourage you to submit your application.…
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A Victory for First Nations Children: Jordan’s Principle Recognized
We welcome the Federal Court’s decision on the important issue of the application of Jordan’s Principle.
Jordan’s Principle is the policy statement adopted by the Federal government that First…
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A Win for Matawa First Nations
I was proud to secure this victory for our clients, members of the Matawa First Nations, against motions brought by the Government of Canada and…
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