Assisting Indigenous Governments Exercising Jurisdiction over Lands & Resources
We listen first. From there, we work with our clients to ensure that their lands and resources are used with their input and consent. We work toward a standard of cooperative relations between Indigenous governments, the Crown, and industry that recognize the jurisdictional authority and stewardship responsibilities of the Indigenous governments whose lands, waters, and resources are impacted by development.
Our work includes:
Negotiating
Negotiating and drafting agreements for access and use of lands, waters, and resources in Indigenous territories with Crown governments and development companies.
Drafting
Developing and drafting impact benefit agreements, revenue-sharing agreements, co-management agreements, and protocols between Indigenous governments, the Crown, and private industry.
Advising
Advising on environmental assessments, other regulatory proceedings, and Crown/industry agreements related to proposed projects.
Developing
Developing models for compensation for past impacts and infringements.
Our Indigenous Lands & Natural Resources Team
Our team has experience working with Indigenous governments to secure recognition of their jurisdictional authority over their lands and resources. Click on a photo of a team member to read their full bio and see their contact information.
Aaron Wilson
Alex Arsenault
Brenda Gaertner
Cheryl Sharvit
Crystal Reeves
Elisa Penn
Janelle Dwyer
Kim Webber
Krista Robertson
Matt Austman
Nicole Talpalaru (Iaci)
Nina Traynor
Peter Millerd
Rosanne Kyle, K.C.
Stephen Mussell
