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NFN – Wills, Powers of Attorney, & Estates Information Sessions
Thursday, December 19, 2024 – Want to learn more about wills, powers of attorney, and estates? Check out these information sessions in person or online. Monday, January 20, 2025 6 – 8 p.m. Garden Village Training Room 36 Semo Road, Garden Village and in the NFN Membership Portal Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6 – 8 […]
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First Nations lawyer named as a Rising Star by Toronto Life magazine – Anishinabek News
December 20, 2024 CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Stephanie Willsey already has numerous accomplishments in her legal career, but it’s believed the Chippewas of Rama First Nation lawyer also has a rather bright future ahead of her. In a year-end compilation, the Toronto Life magazine has named Willsey as one of its 25 Rising […]
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Resolving Disputes With Indigenous Partners (Video) – Mondaq
Dec 18, 2024 Canadian businesses have a duty to consult with Indigenous communities on projects that may impact their rights and interests, Canadian businesses have a duty to consult with Indigenous communities on projects that may impact their rights and interests, and major infrastructure projects—often located on or near traditional Indigenous territories—require the free, informed […]
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Upholding Section 35 Rights & Unfulfilled Obligations to UNDRIPA – Woodward & Company LLP
17 December 2024 On Nov. 27, 2024, Canada took a step forward in safeguarding Indigenous rights with the passage of Bill S-13, An Act to amend the Interpretation Act and to make related amendments to other Acts. This bill adds a non-derogation clause (NDC) to the federal Interpretation Act, which legislates how federal laws are to […]
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First Peoples Law Report December 11 – 17, 2024 – First Peoples Law
National news included Jordan’s Principle, proposed legislation and human rights Bill C-53 ‘cannot continue in its current form’ says minister | APTN News Canada can’t say when 140,000 backlogged cases will be cleared at First Nations children’s program | CBC News Canada blocks First Nations leaders in B.C. from Jordan’s Principle consultations | CBC News […]
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Moose Cree Child & Family Law Documents
December 12, 2024 Moose Cree First Nation has inherent jurisdiction in relation to child and family services and well-being. On August 9th, 2024, the Council of Moose Cree First Nation reviewed and approved our draft laws and sent them forward for ratification by Moose Cree citizens. The ratification vote was held with voting dates beginning […]
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Notice of Bencher By-Election in the County of Victoria (District No. 2) and Call for Nominations
December 11, 2024 The appointment of Justice Lindsay LeBlanc to the Supreme Court of BC, effective November 29, 2024 has created a vacancy for the position of Bencher in the County of Victoria (District No. 2). Accordingly, pursuant to Rules 1-38(1), a by-election will be held to fill the vacancy. Online voting will take place […]
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First Peoples Law Report December 4 – 10, 2024 – First Peoples Law
December 10, 2024 Arctic policy draws on international collaboration to face threats | APTN News Assembly of First Nations takes Trudeau to task over racism, rights and reconciliation | CBC News First Nations owed millions in Jordan’s Principle compensation | APTN News Resolution calls for AFN to ‘apologize’ publicly to First Nations child welfare agencies […]
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Alberta’s Reconciliation Implementation Act – Woodward & Co.
09 December 2024 The Legislative Assembly of Alberta is considering a new private member’s bill that, if adopted, would make it the third province, following BC and Manitoba, to enact reconciliation legislation.[1] However, Alberta’s Bill 209, The Reconciliation Implementation Act is unique in that it imposes on MLAs a duty to “meaningfully and adequately consult” […]
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Our Land for the Future: What NWT PFP Means for Indigenous-led Conservation – Woodward & Company
December 6, 2024 On November 14th, 2024, Twenty-two Indigenous partners, alongside the federal and territorial governments and private philanthropists led by Pew Charitable Trusts, gathered in Behchokǫ̀ to celebrate a landmark achievement in conservation and reconciliation: the signing of the Northwest Territories (NWT) Project Finance for Permanence Agreement (NWT: Our Land for the Future Agreement). […]
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