Self-Government
Our team has extensive experience in the negotiation, drafting and implementation of self-government agreements and arrangements, including funding arrangements.
Child & Family Services
We work with our clients to negotiate child and family services jurisdiction in self-government arrangements, develop child and family services laws and negotiate and implement coordination agreements.
Taxation Initiatives
Our team has decades of experience in assisting Indigenous governments with the development and implementation of taxation laws, including with respect to property assessment and taxation, property transfer tax and FNGST.
Law & Policy Development
We work with our clients to develop and implement laws, by-laws, policies and procedures that support good governance and reflect their unique cultural practices and legal traditions, while meeting their unique needs.
Consultation & Accommodation
Our team supports Indigenous governments and communities as they advocate for their right to free, prior and informed consent when being consulted on proposed projects within their territories.
Elections & Referenda
Our team supports Indigenous governments and communities as they put in place the laws, codes, policies and procedures through which they conduct their elections.
Employment Law
We work with Indigenous governments, communities and entities to develop and implement employment policies and procedures that provide for a supportive work environment while limiting employer liability.
Environmental Law & Protection
We assist Indigenous governments and communities to protect their lands, members and resources, and the way of life of their hunters, fishers, trappers and gatherers.
Financial Administration
We believe that sound financial management is a cornerstone of self-governance and sustainable economic growth. We work with our clients to develop and implement laws, policies and procedures that meet their needs.
Health
We work with our clients to assist in healthcare governance, providing strategic guidance on the intersection of Aboriginal and health law within Canada’s complex legal framework.
Housing
Our team works closely with Indigenous governments, communities and entities to support their housing initiatives and long-term policy objectives while meeting the needs of their members and communities.
IBAs & Economic Agreements
We work with Indigenous governments and communities to ensure that, where they have consented to a project, they receive their fair share of the financial and other benefits that result from development on their lands.
Land Management
Having a strong land management regime is key to good governance, and helps Indigenous communities to ensure that their lands and resources can be protected for present and future generations.
Membership & Citizenship Rules
We work with Indigenous governments and communities to develop or update their membership and citizenship codes, laws and rules to align with their values and culture.
Protocols & Relationship Agreements
We work with our clients to build strong relationships among governments, proponents and other Indigenous communities through agreements that do not compromise our clients’ section 35 rights.
Strategic Advice on Legislation
We provide strategic legal and policy advice to Indigenous governments and entities on legislative initiatives that may affect them, and to ensure that other levels of government consider their perspectives.
