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SUMMARY:Indigenous Leadership & Business: Legal Update 2026 for Saskatchewan
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is specifically designed for leaders of Indigenous Nations and their associated entities in Saskatchewan. \nThis full-day\, in-person seminar will explore many of the legal topics that matter most to Indigenous governance and business\, presented by experienced MLT Aikins lawyers. The topics include negotiating specific claims and litigation\, wills and estates\, employee drug and alcohol testing\, and fraud investigation. \nAttendees will receive practical and actionable guidance for managers\, human resource professionals and leaders within Indigenous organizations and communities\, complete with comprehensive presentation slides that will serve as valuable ongoing resources for individuals and their organizations. \nThe agenda will include time for questions and answers and allow for networking over the lunch break and before and after the seminar. \nAgenda:\n\n\nIndigenous Specific Claims\n\nNegotiation and litigation\nMaking land-based claims\nTreaty benefits: annuities\, agricultural benefits\, ammunition and twine\, suits and salaries\n\n\n\nWills and Estate Planning\n\nEstate planning for on- and off-reserve assets owned by band members\nEstate administration for individual reserve residents\nConducting wills clinics\n\n\n\nEmployee Drug and Alcohol Testing\n\nNavigating drug and alcohol testing: Pre-employment\, reasonable cause\, post-incident\, site-access and random testing\nExpectations regarding privacy and safety-sensitive workplaces\nAddictions\, medical information and the duty to accommodate\nDeveloping drug and alcohol policies\n\n\n\nFraud Investigation\n\nIdentifying fraud\, common risk areas and warning signs\nConsequences of fraud: Criminal\, civil and reputational\nClarifying governance roles between leadership\, administration and auditors\nPrevention measures and proactive strategies for minimizing risk of fraud\nResponding to suspected fraud\, investigations and procedural considerations\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\nTyson Acoose\nAnna Beatch\nErin Bokshowan\nSonia Eggerman\nRiva Farrell Racette\nAmy Gibson\nShane Buchanan\nJodi Hancheroff\nJosh Morrison\nLaura Schaan\nColleen Verville\n\nEvent details:\n\nSeminar: Thursday\, April 16\, 2026 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.\nRegistration and breakfast begin at 9 a.m.\nHeld in-person at Wanuskewin Heritage Park\, RR#4 Penner Road\, Saskatoon\, SK\nCost: $100/person plus taxes\n\nGroup discount if 4 or more are registered from one organization or Nation\n\n\nRegistration closes: April 1\, 2026\nCancel before April 1\, 2026\, for a full refund. Contact Angela Leflar to inquire about a refund.\nLate registrations will be accepted as space permits.\nSpace is limited. Only employers or their representatives are eligible to attend. We reserve the right to decline registrants.  
URL:https://www.mltaikins.com/event/indigenous-leadership-and-business-for-sk/
LOCATION:Wanuskewin Heritage Park\, 4 Penner Rd.\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 3J7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Leadership & Business: Legal Update 2026 for Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is specifically designed for leaders of Indigenous Nations and their operating entities in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. \nThe half-day\, in-person seminar will explore pertinent topics related to negotiating specific claims litigation; labour and employment; child and family services; and economic development\, structuring and operations. \nThe topics presented at the seminar 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. \nThe agenda will include time for questions and answers and allow for networking over the lunch break and before and after the seminar. \nOn the agenda:\n\n\nIndigenous Specific Claims\n\n\nNegotiation and litigation\n\n\nMaking land-based claims\n\n\nTreaty benefits: annuities\, agricultural benefits\, ammunition and twine\, suits and salaries\n\n\n\n\nLabour and Employment\n\nJurisdiction and operations governed by provincial and federal employment standards legislation\nRequirements and best practices for employment contracts\nCreating and following a progressive discipline policy and termination of employment\n\n\n\nChild and Family Services\n\nOverview of An Act respecting First Nations\, Inuit and Métis children\, youth and families (Bill C-92)\nMaking Indigenous child and family well-being laws\nDrafting and negotiating Coordination Agreements and Fiscal Arrangements\n\n\n\nEconomic Development\, Structuring and Operations\n\nCorporate structuring and partnership models\nOperational strategies for Indigenous economic ventures\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\nAnna Beatch\nDrew Lafond\nAllie Moar\nJosh Morrison\nBrent Ross\nSydney Thomson\nTodd Thomson\nDevin Wehrle\n\nEvent details:\n\nSeminar: Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 | 10 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.\nRegistration starts at 9:30 a.m.\nHeld in-person at the Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport\, Long Plain First Nation\nCost: $100 per person plus taxes\nCancel before April 3 for a full refund. Contact Angela Leflar to inquire about a refund.\nLate registrations will be accepted as space permits.\nSpace is limited. We reserve the right to decline registrants.
URL:https://www.mltaikins.com/event/indigenous-leadership-business-legal-update-2026-for-manitoba-and-northwestern-ontario/
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SUMMARY:2026 Saskatchewan Labour Update – Regina
DESCRIPTION:Workplace rules and practices continue to evolve at a rapid pace. Stay ahead of the curve. \nThis full-day seminar offers clear\, practical guidance to help you support your teams\, manage risk and stay compliant. Our leading labour and employment lawyers will inform you of recent cases and legislative amendments\, and offer practical insights on how organizations can navigate complex issues while fostering an inclusive and legally compliant work environment. \nThe MLT Aikins Labour Update is designed for both unionized and non-unionized employers. \n\nOn the agenda:\nConstructive Dismissal and Quiet Quitting \n\nWhat workplace changes give employees the option to quit and sue?\nLearn strategies for responding to constructive dismissal complaints\nIdentify trends: quiet quitting\, quiet cracking\, RIP\n\nKey Legislative Compliance Update \n\nTips and reminders for ensuring employment standards and occupational health and safety compliance\nNotable complaint appeal procedures\n\nCase Law and Legislation Update \n\nHear about the latest cases impacting Saskatchewan employers\nLearn about legislative updates for Saskatchewan and federally regulated employers\n\nHuman Rights and the Duty to Accommodate Update \n\nIs DEI DOA in Canada?\nLearn the latest interesting new cases\nThe evolving duty of reasonable accommodation in Canada\nExpansion of job protected leaves\n\nOverlapping Claims and Hearing Trends \n\nIdentify the different venues where employees can file claims/complaints\nWhat happens when employees pursue multiple complaints in different venues at the same time?\nDevelop strategies to resolve multiple complaints\nNotable arbitration and evidentiary developments\n\nOpen Forum: Senior labour and employment lawyers will answer your hard-hitting questions on labour and employment issues. \nSpeakers:\n\n\n\nShane Buchanan\nAshton Butler\nRiley Cockwill\nRobert Frost-Hinz\nAmy Gibson\nAllison Graham\nTye Hapke\nZoe Johansen-Hill\nMeghan Johnson\nJana Linner\, K.C.\nBrent Matkowski\nJianna Rieder\nYuvraj Sagoo\nCallie Schwartz\nAnna Sigurdson\nKevin Wilson\, K.C.\nStephanie Yang Morris\n\n\n\nEvent details:\n\nDate: Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\n\nThe seminar begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m.\nRegistration and breakfast start at 8:30 a.m.\nLunch and snacks will be provided.\n\n\nCost:\n\nEarly bird discounted rate (until March 4): $427.50/person + taxes\nRegistration fee: $475/person + taxes\n\n\nRegistration closes: May 1\, 2026\n\nCancel before May 1 for a full refund. Contact Angela Leflar to inquire about a refund.\nSubstitutions may be made anytime.\nLate registrations will be accepted as space permits.\nSpace is limited. Only employers or their representatives are eligible to attend. We reserve the right to decline registrants.\n\n\nPre-approved for 6.0 CPD hours with CPHR Saskatchewan.
URL:https://www.mltaikins.com/event/2026-saskatchewan-labour-update-regina/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Regina\, 1975 Broad Street\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4P 1Y1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2026 Saskatchewan Labour Update – Saskatoon/Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Workplace rules and practices continue to evolve at a rapid pace. Stay ahead of the curve. \nThis full-day seminar offers clear\, practical guidance to help you support your teams\, manage risk and stay compliant. Our leading labour and employment lawyers will inform you of recent cases and legislative amendments\, and offer practical insights on how organizations can navigate complex issues while fostering an inclusive and legally compliant work environment. \nThe MLT Aikins Labour Update is designed for both unionized and non-unionized employers. \n\nOn the agenda:\nConstructive Dismissal and Quiet Quitting \n\nWhat workplace changes give employees the option to quit and sue?\nLearn strategies for responding to constructive dismissal complaints\nIdentify trends: quiet quitting\, quiet cracking\, RIP\n\nKey Legislative Compliance Update \n\nTips and reminders for ensuring employment standards and occupational health and safety compliance\nNotable complaint appeal procedures\n\nCase Law and Legislation Update \n\nHear about the latest cases impacting Saskatchewan employers\nLearn about legislative updates for Saskatchewan and federally regulated employers\n\nHuman Rights and the Duty to Accommodate Update \n\nIs DEI DOA in Canada?\nLearn the latest interesting new cases\nThe evolving duty of reasonable accommodation in Canada\nExpansion of job protected leaves\n\nOverlapping Claims and Hearing Trends \n\nIdentify the different venues where employees can file claims/complaints\nWhat happens when employees pursue multiple complaints in different venues at the same time?\nDevelop strategies to resolve multiple complaints\nNotable arbitration and evidentiary developments\n\nOpen Forum: Senior labour and employment lawyers will answer your hard-hitting questions on labour and employment issues. \nSpeakers:\n\n\n\nShane Buchanan\nAshton Butler\nRiley Cockwill\nRobert Frost-Hinz\nAmy Gibson\nAllison Graham\nTye Hapke\nZoe Johansen-Hill\nMeghan Johnson\nJana Linner\, K.C.\nBrent Matkowski\nJianna Rieder\nYuvraj Sagoo\nCallie Schwartz\nAnna Sigurdson\nKevin Wilson\, K.C.\nStephanie Yang Morris\n\n\n\nEvent details:\n\nDate: Thursday\, May 21\, 2026 | The seminar begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m.\n\nIn-person seminar: Registration and breakfast start at 8:30 a.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided.\nVirtual seminar: This virtual seminar is a live stream of the in-person seminar. All virtual registrants will receive electronic materials.\n\n\nCost:\n\nEarly bird discounted rate (until March 4): $427.50/person + taxes\nRegistration fee: $475/person + taxes\n\n\nRegistration closes: May 7\, 2026\n\nCancel before May 7 for a full refund. Contact Angela Leflar to inquire about a refund.\nSubstitutions may be made anytime.\nLate registrations will be accepted as space permits.\nSpace is limited. Only employers or their representatives are eligible to attend. We reserve the right to decline registrants.\n\n\nPre-approved for 6.0 CPD hours with CPHR Saskatchewan.
URL:https://www.mltaikins.com/event/2026-saskatchewan-labour-update-saskatoon-virtual/
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