Supporting Indigenous Peoples in the Courtroom
Our litigation work involves Aboriginal title and rights, treaty rights and treaty land entitlement, constitutional law, consultation and accommodation of Indigenous jurisdiction, breach of trust or fiduciary obligations in the mismanagement of Indigenous lands and resources, injunctions, expropriation of reserve lands, environmental protection, enforcing agreements, and upholding decisions of Indigenous governments.
Our work includes:
Intervening
We represent Indigenous groups that have an interest in legal issues raised by cases being heard before Canadian courts.
Representing
Representing clients in provincial superior courts, in the Federal Court, in provincial and federal appellate courts, and in the Supreme Court of Canada.
Guiding
Guiding clients in specific claims against the Government of Canada to ensure the Crown’s legal obligations to Indigenous communities are met.
Duty to Consult
Defining and enforcing the Crown’s duty to consult and accommodate impacts on Aboriginal title and rights through litigation where necessary.
Our Litigation Team
Our team has extensive experience acting for Indigenous governments and businesses in Canadian courts and tribunals at all levels. Click on a photo of a team member to read their full bio and see their contact information.
Aaron Wilson
Alex Arsenault
Cheryl Sharvit
Crystal Reeves
Elin Sigurdson, K.C.
Elisa Penn
Erica Stahl
Kendra Shupe
Kim Webber
Krista Robertson
Laura Beaudry
Mary Locke Macaulay
Matt Austman
Peter Millerd
Rosanne Kyle, K.C.
Stephen Mussell
Tarlan Razzaghi
