Supporting Indigenous Peoples’ Visions
Our central philosophy is that there will be no real justice until Indigenous peoples have control over their own fates and futures, including their lands and economic and political decision-making.
For clients who want to use Canadian law as a means to help achieve this goal, we bring to bear our extensive experience working for Indigenous communities and our deep commitment to justice to achieve success – however you define it.
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OKT in the News
12 Apr 2024 – First Nation’s land entitlement claim statute-barred, but SCC finds treaty breach by Crown
1 Mar 2024 – First Nations that have gone years without clean drinking water hope compensation signals a ‘new dawn’
8 Feb 2024 – Indigenous leaders brace for Supreme Court’s child welfare law decision
Supreme Court applies Charter to Indigenous Governments, but protects “Indigenous difference"
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Dickson v Vuntut Gwitchin interprets the relationship between individual Charter rights and freedoms, and Indigenous collective rights.1 A majority of…
Read More...Historic Agreement Recognizes Haida Title to Haida Gwaii
Friday, April 19, 2024
On April 14, 2024, the Haida Nation and the Province of British Columbia signed the Gaayhllxid/Gíihlagalgang “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement. This Agreement recognizes…
Read More...Lexpert and Best Lawyers in Canada have ranked more OKT lawyers as leading Aboriginal law experts than any other law firm in Canada, thanks to the reviews of our peers.
OKT is recognized by The Globe and Mail as a leading Aboriginal law firm in Canada.