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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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Supreme Court reaffirms principles of Aboriginal sentencing; Renee Pelletier quoted
The Supreme Court of Canada released joint reasons today in the criminal sentencing appeals of two Aboriginal persons, Manasie Ipeelee and Frank Ralph Ladue (cited together as…
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OKT is looking for two new associates
The first position is for a mid-level associate (4 – 5 years’ experience) for corporate/commercial work. Candidates should be detail oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and be able to quickly…
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West Moberly - Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal
The West Moberly decision, an important BC Court of appeal decision affirming Aboriginal consultation requirements, will stand, now that the Supreme Court of Canada has denied British Columbia leave to…
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LUO Conference, panel on Indigenous peoples and extractive industries
This weekend I’ll be speaking about Indigenous Peoples and Extractive Industries at the Law Union Conference. All are welcome, tickets are affordable and child care will be provided.
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The Toronto Star Reports on the Wahgoshig First Nation Injunction Victory
In December, lawyers from OKT represented Wahgoshig First Nation on a motion for an interim injunction. On January 3, 2012, Madam Justice Carole J. Brown released her decision granting interim…
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Wahgoshig First Nation Wins Injunction against Solid Gold Mineral Exploration
In a decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, released January 3, 2012, Madam Justice Brown ordered that Solid Gold is enjoined from carrying…
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