Indigenous law

Legal services
  • Assistance in managing general affairs for Indigenous governments
  • Transactional law support and drafting or revising contracts
  • Legal advice on the interpretation and application of the Indian Act and other regulations
  • Legal advice on the application of provincial laws and regulations in Indigenous communities and management of conflicts of laws
  • Transactional law support and drafting or revising contracts
  • Business partnerships
  • Labor relations and application of the Canadian Labour Code and other applicable laws or regulations
  • Organization of referendums and drafting associated rules
  • Review and implementation of electoral and ethical codes for elected officials and Indigenous employees
  • Support for Indigenous advisory and decision-making bodies
  • Corporate affairs and governance for Indigenous enterprises
  • Training on various topics related to internal governance, personal information protection, and Crown consultation obligations

Our team has developed expertise in Indigenous law, addressing the diverse needs of Indigenous communities and organizations. We provide support to communities, band councils, governments, and Indigenous corporations, assisting them in the creation, establishment, and improvement of their governance structures. We also handle more complex cases related to ancestral rights and treaty rights.

Our firm offers advisory, support, and representation services in contentious matters concerning consultation and accommodation for Indigenous peoples regarding projects impacting their territories.

Additionally, we deliver top-tier legal services to Indigenous communities in various areas, including governance, labor relations, contract drafting and review, personal information protection, and legal advice. In this ever-evolving field, we combine knowledge of the latest legal developments with a nuanced understanding of Indigenous values and realities (legal, financial, social, and cultural), offering innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ challenges.

Our team members are committed to implementing an effective approach, considering the desired objectives and the unique realities of each community, in order to represent and advise them on submitted issues and their implicit repercussions.