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First Nations Class Members' Right to Clean Drinking Water is Re-Affirmed by Federal Court
Tuesday, January, 13, 2026
In a decision delivered on December 5, 2025, the Federal Court (the “Court”) in Shamattawa First Nation v Canada (Attorney General),1
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Wolastoqey Aboriginal Title in New Brunswick
Friday, July 10, 2026
OKT Partner Renée Pelletier was featured in an important podcast along with Chief Patricia Bernard to discuss the Wolastoqey Nation’s Aboriginal title claim. In it…
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“Where There Are Legal Rights There Are Remedies”: The Promise of Reconciliatory Remedies and the Limitations of Shot Both Sides
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
OKT partner Kevin Hille and associate Jesse Abell recently published an article in the Supreme Court Law Review, “‘Where There Are Legal Rights…
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OKT Podcast - Gitxaala v. British Columbia
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
In this episode, OKT lawyers Larry Innes, Krista Nerland, and Jesse Abell, provide insights on the British Columbia Court of Appeal’s decision in Gitxaala v British Columbia…
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The Ontario Final Agreement Comes into Force: A Historic Step Forward for First Nations Child and Family Services in Ontario
May 29, 2026
On March 30, 2026, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) approved the Final Agreement on Long‑Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program…
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Aashish Oberoi receives the Osgoode Hall Law School Alumni Gold Key “One to Watch” Award
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Osgoode Gold Key “One‑to‑Watch” Award was presented to Aashish Oberoi (JD ’19). Aashish is an associate in OKT’s Toronto and Yellowknife offices. He advises…
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Court quashes bid for Alberta independence referendum in favour of First Nations treaty rights
Friday, May 15, 2026
In a decision delivered May 13th, 2026, Justice Shaina Leonard of the Alberta Court of King’s Bench (the “Court”) has quashed the Chief Electoral Officer of Alberta’s (“CEO”) approval of an initiative petition on Alberta independence under the