Key Legal Considerations for Indigenous Nations and Their Operating Entities in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario

NOTE: This event has been postponed until spring 2026. Updated details to follow.

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This seminar is specifically designed for leaders of Indigenous Nations and their associated entities in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. The half-day, in-person session will explore pertinent topics related to specific claims litigation; labour and employment; Child and Family Services; and economic development, structuring and operations.

The topics presented at the session will offer practical guidance for managers, human resource professionals and leaders within Indigenous organizations and communities. Participants will receive comprehensive presentation slides that will serve as valuable ongoing resources for individuals and their organizations.

The agenda will include time for questions and answers and allow for networking over the lunch break and before and after the seminar.

On the agenda:

• Litigation – Indigenous Land Claims
  • Specific claims common to treaty nations
  • Treaty annuities, agricultural benefits and treaty land entitlements
• Labour and Employment
  • Jurisdiction and operations governed by provincial and federal employment standards legislation
  • Requirements and best practices for employment contracts
  • Creating and following a progressive discipline policy and termination of employment
• Child and Family Services
  • Overview of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (Bill C-92)
  • Making Indigenous child and family well-being laws
  • Drafting and negotiating Coordination Agreements and Fiscal Arrangements
• Economic Development, Structuring and Operations
  • Corporate structuring and partnership models
  • Operational strategies for Indigenous economic ventures

Speakers:

• Allie Moar 
• Melinda Moch 
• Todd Thomson 
• Brent Ross 
• Devin Wehrle 
• Anna Beatch 
• Drew Lafond 
• Josh Morrison 
• Sydney Thomson 

Event details:

• This event has been postponed until spring 2026. New date to be announced shortly.
• Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. | Seminar: 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 
• Location: Held in-person at the Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport, Long Plain First Nation
• Cost: $100 per person plus taxes