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Five Years of C-92: Progress Made and the Road Ahead for Indigenous Jurisdiction in Child and Family Services
April 22, 2025 An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families came into force over five years ago on January 1, 2020. It is frequently referred to as “C-92” because it was originally introduced as Bill C-92. In this blog, I’ll just call it the “Act”. The five-year anniversary of the […]
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Insights from Bernd Christmas on Indigenous Participation in Canada’s and the Global Economy and, what he’s looking forward to at the upcoming 8th Annual FNMPC Conference – JFK Law
April 22nd, 2025 Bernd Christmas, a member of Mi’kmaw, is a highly esteemed legal professional and advocate for First Nations across Canada, recognized for his extensive experience and unwavering dedication to his field. As of February 1, 2024, he has taken on the role of Senior Counsel at JFK Law. Situated at JFK Law’s Six […]
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Welcoming Soudeh Alikhani to JFK Law’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team
April 9, 2025 We are pleased to announce that Soudeh Alikhani, an accomplished litigator with over ten years of experience representing Indigenous governments and organizations in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Yukon and British Columbia, has joined JFK Law as a senior associate. As JFK Law continues to expand its presence in eastern Canada, Soudeh brings invaluable […]
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Registration Now Open – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 3rd Indigenous Laws Gathering
Greetings, The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased to invite you to the 3rd Indigenous Laws Gathering taking place on June 3-4, 2025, at Casino Rama Resort in Rama, Ontario, located on the territory of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation. This year’s theme is “Legal Pluralism: Braiding Distinct Legal Traditions and Sources of […]
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Welcoming Nadir André and Team to JFK Law – Expanding Our Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast Presence
April 7, 2025 We’re proud to announce that Nadir André has joined JFK Law LLP as a Partner alongside associates Lauren Daniel and Isabelle Simard. This expansion strengthens our presence in Quebec and Atlantic Canada and reflects our continued commitment to advancing Indigenous rights, governance, and self-determination from coast to coast to coast. A proud […]
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Defend Progress: IBA & NILSA Urge Law Firms to Stand Firm on DEI Commitments
March 31, 2025 JOINT STATEMENT FROM INDIGENOUS BAR ASSOCIATION NATIONAL INDIGENOUS LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION In light of the ongoing disparities faced by Black and Indigenous communities within the justice system, we call for the urgent protection of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These initiatives are crucial to addressing the disproportionate representation of Black and […]
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Ontario, federal governments ink agreement with Algonquins to back child and family services law – Law Times
26 Mar 2025 The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation have inked a coordination agreement with child and family well-being agency Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik and the Canadian and Ontario governments supporting the implementation of Pikwakanagan’s child and family services law Nigig Nibi Ki-win. The agreement is pursuant to An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and […]
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Kebaowek First Nation v Canadian Nuclear Laboratories: Opportunities and Challenges as the Federal Court helps UNDRIP take shape in Canadian law
March 24, 2025 On February 19, 2025, the Federal Court released its decision in Kebaowek First Nation v Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, 2025 FC 319. This decision is an important victory for Indigenous groups seeking to assert that the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (“UNDRIP”) should inform the duty to consult, while […]
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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Amends Bylaws, Opens Up Memberships to Metis Women
OTTAWA, ON, March 20th, 2025 – Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) is excited to announce the release of our amended bylaws, opening membership to Métis women and gender-diverse people across the Motherland. As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, our amended bylaws and financial statements are now available on our website for review. […]
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Law Society announces 2025 award recipients
March 20, 2025 TORONTO, ON — Members of Ontario’s legal professions will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society Awards ceremony which will be held on May 28, 2025. The recipients of the Human Rights Award will also be recognized for their outstanding contributions to […]
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