Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
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JFK Law LLP
Canada 2027
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Overview
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Moving Nations Forward. At JFK Law, it’s what we stand for, and what we work every day to support. Advancing the jurisdiction, territory, governments, rights, and long-term prosperity of Indigenous Peoples must take priority in shaping the future of this country now known as Canada. We honour the work of our clients and all Indigenous Peoples in moving this work forward. We commit to building with you, and fighting for you, on your journey.
Industry sectors (3)
- Indigenous Nations
- Indigenous Individuals
- Inuit Nunangat
Capabilities (15)
- Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Litigation
- Specific Claims Resolution
- Governance, Reserve Land and Commercial Disputes
- Constitutional and Public Law
- Nation and Governance Building
- Treaty-Related Negotiations
- Consultation, Accommodation and Regulatory Review
- Government to Government Agreements
- Economic Development
- Law Making
- Self-Government and Jurisdiction
- Impact Benefit Agreements
- Indigenous Taxation Issues
- Commercial Agreements and Transactions
- Corporate Governance, Financing and Wealth Growth
Clients (15)
- Six Nations of the Grand River Band of Indians
- Beaver Lake Cree Nation
- Te'mexw Treaty Association
- Kebaowek First Nation
- Ermineskin Cree Nation
- Tŝilhqot'in Nation
- Duncan’s First Nation
- Couchiching First Nation
- Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
- Siksika Nation
- Lac Seul First Nation
- Simpcw First Nation
- Animakee Wa Zhing #37
- Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee, Trans Mountain Expansion and Existing Pipeline
- Qikiqtani Inuit Association and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Key people
Provided by JFK Law LLP
Sara Mainville
Managing Partner
Robert Janes KC
Partner
Karey Brooks KC
Partner
Nadir Andre
Partner
Tim Dickson
Partner
Jeff Langlois
Partner
Mark Gustafson
Partner
Katie Tucker
Partner
Erin Thomson-Leach
Partner
Claire Truesdale
Partner
Work & experience
Provided by JFK Law LLP
JFK Law is the only national law firm that covers the full landscape of Aboriginal and Indigenous law across Canada. Litigation: Moving rights forward - Fierce advocacy that is helping change the legal landscape for Indigenous peoples. Nation Building: Moving sovereignty forward - Governance, legislation and self-determination for strong, sustainable communities. Wealth Creation: Moving prosperity forward - Empowering wealth creation to turn wins and agreements into assets
Notable work
Provided by JFK Law LLP
Six Nations of the Grand River Band of Indians ("Six Nations")
OngoingToronto
Advised Six Nations in their historic claims related to the establishment and loss of the Haldimand Tract reserve.
Counsel to Beaver Lake Cree Nation ("BLCN")
OngoingVancouver
Successful application for advanced costs to continue BLCN's Treaty infringement litigation against Alberta and Canada
Indigenous Consultation on Pipeline Projects
OngoingAll
Representing Indigenous groups in consultations with Crown and proponents on major pipeline projects.
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Nationwide - Canada
Robert Janes KC
Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
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Karey Brooks KC
Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
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Tim Dickson
Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
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Jeff Langlois
Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
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Sara Mainville
Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
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