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Assessing Costs in First Nation Governance Disputes – Woodward and Company
Nov 14, 2024 Legal fees and other costs are an important consideration when deciding if (and how) to advance litigation or pursue settlement. Recently, the Federal Court confirmed the key principles it will consider when assessing costs in First Nation governance disputes. In Johnny v. Dease River First Nation, 2024 CanLii 106413 (FC), the Federal Court confirmed […]
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Moose Cree FN – Child & Family Law Ratification Vote Results
November 14, 2024 Child And Family Services Ratification Vote Final Results DATE: November 13, 2024 LOCATION: Moose Cree Complex CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER: Sherry A. Davey The following are the official results of the ratification process: YES 336 NO 17 SPOILED BALLOTS 34 TOTAL NUMBER OF BALLOTS CAST 387 This concludes the Ratification voting process. I, […]
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Murray Sinclair Reflection – OKT
As lawyers practicing Aboriginal law in Canada, and supporting our client’s Indigenous laws, everyone at OKT – staff and lawyers – felt the loss last week of Murray Sinclair. Nearly everyone doing this work has a story of some sort about how Murray Sinclair touched their lives. Some of us knew him personally, others only […]
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Woodward Lawyers Ranked in Lexpert
November 13, 2024 We’re pleased to share that Gary Campo, Kate Kempton, Eamon Murphy and Michelle Bradley have been identified as leaders in Indigenous Law by Lexpert. A leading source of news and information about lawyers, law firms and the business of law, Lexpert uses an annual survey of lawyers and firms and an extensive research process to identify the best lawyers […]
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New category of complaint aimed at helping RCMP track discrimination by officers -CBC
Nov 12, 2024 CBC found more than 50 allegations — categorized as improper attitude — in 8 years of N.B. data Police and Public Trust, a project of the CBC News Atlantic investigative unit, scrutinizes the largely off-limits police complaint and discipline systems across the region. Journalists are using access to information laws and, in […]
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OKT Recognized in the Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms in Canada
We are proud to announce that OKT has been included in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms™ in Canada by Best Lawyers, with two national and three regional distinctions. National Rankings Tier 2 for Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice Tier 3 for Administrative and Public Law Regional Rankings – Toronto Tier 1 for Aboriginal […]
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Indigenous Bar Association announces Appointment of Stuart Wuttke to Indigenous Peoples Counsel
Nov. 7, 2024 The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (the “IBA”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Wuttke to the prestigious Indigenous Peoples Counsel (IPC) designation, recognizing his dedication and contributions to the advancement of Indigenous law, rights, and governance. This honor reflects Stuart’s lifelong commitment to serving Indigenous communities and his unwavering […]
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E-Brief: November 2024 – Law Society BC
November 07, 2024 On the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair The Law Society is saddened by the loss of the Honourable Murray Sinclair and extends our deepest condolences to his family, friends and community. The Honourable Sinclair was a monumental leader, an advocate for justice, and an inspirational figure for all Canadians. His legacy […]
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First Peoples Law Report October 29 – November 5, 2024 – First Peoples Law
We are deeply saddened by the news of Murray Sinclair’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends, family and everyone else grieving his loss. Murray Sinclair, former senator who led Truth and Reconciliation Commission, dead at 73 | CBC News Murray Sinclair stood for justice, truth to the end I The Globe and […]
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Northern Ontario First Nations take on Mining Act – Woodward and Company
October 31, 2024 Six Northern Ontario First Nations are working together, supported by Kate Kempton Senior Counsel, to strike down elements of the Ontario Mining Act as unconstitutional and override their treaty and Charter rights. In particular, the digital registration of exploration ground, allows claimholders certain land rights without consideration of First Nation constitutionally protected rights to […]
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