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Indigenous Rights and Marine Spaces: Case Comment on Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation – First Peoples Law
November 30, 2023 Despite repeated commitments to advancing meaningful reconciliation, Canadian courts and governments have been hesitant to recognize the full scope of Indigenous rights in relation to marine spaces. This fall, the Ontario Court of Appeal considered the test for Aboriginal title and submerged lands in Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation v. Canada. The […]
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Government of Canada calls for proposals for the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program – Canadian Lawyer
21 Nov 2023 The Government of Canada is working together with its national and international partners to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to build a more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous world. The agenda includes 17 sustainable development goals that aim to address today’s most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges, including poverty, inequality and climate change. The government has […]
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The IBA Announces the Retirement of Long-Time & Immensely Dedicated Administrator of the IBA
OTTAWA, ON – The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (the “IBA”) is saddened to announce the retirement of our long-standing administrative support, Anne Chalmers. Her last day with the IBA was October 14, 2023. Anne served as the IBA’s central administrator, bookkeeper and manager of external relations for nearly 14 years. Anne was invited to […]
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Biigtigong Nishnaabeg lawyer talks treaties during Treaties Recognition Week – Anishinabek News
November 17, 2023 THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Nicole Richmond recently delivered presentations on the history of treaties and treaty relationships during Treaties Recognition Week at three Lakehead District School Board (LDSB) high schools in Thunder Bay. “I didn’t want to get so much into the technical details about the treaties, but more to talk […]
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An overview of law schools in Ottawa, Canada – Canadian Lawyer Mag
16 Nov 2023 Seated in the capital of the country, law schools in Ottawa, Canada offer various opportunities for those who are interested in the legal field. Whether you want to pursue becoming a lawyer, or just want to explore Canada’s law practice, here’s a summary of the opportunities that law schools in Ottawa present. […]
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OKT Named One of Canada’s Best Law Firms by The Globe and Mail – OKT
November 15, 2023 OKT is pleased to announce that we have been recognized by The Globe and Mail, and have been included in their list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2024 for our work in the area of Aboriginal Law and/ or Indigenous Law. The Globe and Mail partnered with Statista to determine which law […]
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Book review: Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law: Kinamaadiwin Inaakonigewin and the Treaty Right to Education – Anishinabek News
November 10, 2023 Leo Baskatawang’s Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law: Kinamaadiwin Inaakonigewin and the Treaty Right to Education draws upon extensive research that prioritizes and centres the Treaty 3 Anishinaabe’s knowledge, sovereignty, and understanding of treaty. Baskatawang’s argument is grounded in the belief that Anishinaabe education must be guided, administered, and delivered by Anishinaabeg people. This is […]
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Treaty Rights at the Supreme Court of Canada: Restoule Appeal – First Peoples Law
November 2, 2023 The Supreme Court of Canada will decide the proper approach to the interpretation and implementation of the Crown’s promise to increase annuity payments to the Anishinaabe Treaty beneficiaries under the Robinson Huron and Robinson Superior Treaties. The Robinson Huron & Robinson Superior Treaties In 1850, the Anishinaabe of the Upper Great Lakes […]
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Protecting Human Rights Defenders Globally: Does Canada Mean Business? – Slaw Canada
November 2 nd 2023 Businesses are deeply implicated in abuses of human rights defenders worldwide. In 2021 more than “a quarter of lethal attacks were linked to resource exploitation,” according to Global Witness. Indigenous Peoples are disproportionately attacked. Over 40 percent of fatal attacks targeted Indigenous people who make up only 5 percent of the […]
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Welcome Max, Aaron, and Camilla to the Cochrane Saxberg team.
01 Nov 2023 Today we are thrilled to announce the addition of two new partners and a litigation paralegal who are joining our firm, Maxime Faille, Aaron Christoff and Camilla Arrica. Maxime (Max) Faille brings with him an almost unparalleled wealth of experience in constitutional and Indigenous law. His dedication to defending the rights of […]
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