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Billie Fortier Named a Lexpert Rising Star

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Published: November 25, 2021

Author: Billie Fortier

Categories: Awards & Accolades, Firm News, Indigenous

MLT Aikins is pleased to announce that Calgary lawyer Billie Fortier has been named a Lexpert Rising Star, a recognition given to lawyers under 40 who excel in their practice… Read More

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MLT Aikins Launches Indigenous Scholarship

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Published: November 15, 2021

Categories: Firm News, Indigenous

MLT Aikins is pleased to announce the launch of our Indigenous Scholarship, which will award $6,000 to one second-year law student. We’re currently accepting applications from students across Canada. To be… Read More

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Drew Lafond to Appear at LegalVoices Conference

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Published: November 5, 2021

Author: Drew Lafond

Categories: Diversity, Equity and Incusion, Firm News, Indigenous

Saskatoon lawyer Drew Lafond will appear at the LegalVoices: Diverse Ideas + Inclusive Futures conference, a virtual event hosted by Toronto’s Lincoln Alexander School of Law on November 13. The full-day… Read More

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‘Na̲mg̲is Working with B.C. Government on New Forestry Agreement

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Published: November 4, 2021

Author: Sean Jones

Categories: Indigenous

‘Na̲mg̲is First Nation is on the path to negotiating a Forestry Reconciliation Agreement with the Province of British Columbia. Na̲mg̲is and the B.C. government have signed a letter of intent to… Read More

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‘Namgis First Nation Enters Collaborative Forest Management Planning Process

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Published: October 20, 2021

Author: Sean Jones

Categories: Indigenous

British Columbia’s ‘Namgis First Nation has entered into a collaborative forest management planning process with Vancouver-based Western Forest Products Inc. In September, ‘Namgis and Western announced the launch of the TFL… Read More

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Five Meaningful Ways to Mark The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Published: September 29, 2021

Categories: Firm News, Indigenous

September 30 marks the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which was established in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 80th call to action:   “We call upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal… Read More

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McKay Métis Group Poised for Further Growth

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Published: September 27, 2021

Author: Billie Fortier

Categories: Indigenous

Alberta’s McKay Métis Group Ltd. is a case study in the amazing growth potential of Indigenous-owned businesses. The group owns a number of companies servicing Alberta’s oilsands, specializing in services such… Read More

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Anna Beatch Joins the MLT Aikins Saskatoon Office

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Published: September 1, 2021

Author: Anna Beatch

Categories: Corporate / Commercial, Environmental, Firm News, Indigenous

MLT Aikins is pleased to welcome Anna Beatch to the firm’s Saskatoon office. Anna advises clients on Indigenous matters, including impact benefit agreements, Treaty land entitlement, on-reserve economic development and governance… Read More

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IRTC and First Nations Win Injunction on Lake Manitoba-Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project

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Published: May 10, 2021

Author: Meaghan Conroy

Categories: Client News, Firm News, Indigenous

The Interlake Reserves Tribal Council and four of its member First Nations won an injunction application against the Province of Manitoba for failure to consult and accommodate Treaty and Aboriginal… Read More

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‘Namgis First Nation and B.C. Government Sign Modernized Land Use Agreement Consistent with UNDRIP

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Published: March 15, 2021

Author: Sean Jones

Categories: Client News, Indigenous

‘Namgis First Nation has signed an agreement with the B.C. government that details a modernized land-use plan to manage the integrity of the ecosystems and natural resources in ‘Namgis territory. The… Read More