First Nations’ Laws and Governance

Mandell Pinder LLP assists aboriginal governments in developing and implementing their governance structures. Our work includes:

  • research and development of laws suited for each Nation’s special circumstance, history and culture
     
  • drafting by-laws and laws under federal legislation, including fishing, taxation, financial administration, heritage protection and child welfare
     
  • advising on the creation of governance structures, including First Nations’ constitutions, laws, policies and guidelines
     
  • advising and drafting laws and policies for First Nation governments in areas such as housing, membership and education