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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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OKT Welcomes Randall Kahgee as Senior Counsel
OKT is pleased to announce that Randall Kahgee has joined the firm as Senior Counsel. Randall is an accomplished Aboriginal law and Indigenous law practitioner who brings a wealth…
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Protection Through Partnership: Forging a New Relationship With Indigenous-Led Conservation in Canada
Originally Published in Lawyers Daily, Monday August 10, 2020
Worldwide, there is a growing consensus that conservation requires the recognition of rights, respect, and co-operation with Indigenous peoples. Indigenous Protected…
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Ontario continues to throw environmental pre-caution to the wind with Bill 197
On Tuesday, the Ontario government passed the Omnibus COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 (aka Bill 197) which makes significant changes to Ontario’s environmental assessment (EA) process. How exactly these changes…
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Sovereignty Begins at Home: Inuit and the Northwest Passage
The fabled Northwest Passage, connecting the world’s two largest oceans along the northern coast of North America through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, is fast becoming a present-day reality. Non-Inuit have…
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OKT is once again "most frequently recommended" for Aboriginal Law in Lexpert rankings
OKT is proud to be recognized once again by Lexpert magazine as a national leader in the practice of Aboriginal law.
Lexpert conducts extensive surveys of…
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What First Nations Need to Know About Elections During the COVID-19 Emergency
Elections in a Time of Emergency
During the COVID-19 pandemic, First Nations’ stable governance is vital for ensuring community health and safety. For many First Nations with elections scheduled during…
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