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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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Manitoba's Seal River Watershed Embarks on a Historic Journey to Become an Indigenous Protected Area
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
There aren’t many truly pristine spaces left in North America, but the Seal River Watershed in Northern Manitoba is one of them. As the homeland of…
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Congratulations to Roger Townshend on his Retirement
Monday, January 22, 2024
After over three decades devoted to advocating for the rights of Indigenous communities across Canada, we are honoured to celebrate the remarkable career of Roger…
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John Olthuis Appointed Member of the Order of Canada
Thursday, December 28, 2023
OKT is pleased to announce that John Olthuis has been appointed as Member of The Order of Canada. This honour, one of the highest in…
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Congratulations to Our New Partners!
Thursday, December 21, 2023
We are proud to announce the addition of two exceptional lawyers, Ashley Stacey and Corey Shefman, to the OKT partnership, effective January 1, 2024.
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Cathy Guirguis Elected Chief Executive Officer of OKT, effective January 1, 2024
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
OKT is delighted to announce that Cathy Guirguis has been elected OKT’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024.
Since 2007, Cathy has demonstrated…
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Government of Canada Tables Proposed First Nations Clean Water Act
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
On December 11, 2023, the Government of Canada introduced legislation setting standards for clean, safe drinking water on First Nations reserves, in connection with the…
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