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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…
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OKT is looking for two new associates
The first position is for a mid-level associate (4 – 5 years’ experience) for corporate/commercial work. Candidates should be detail oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and be able to quickly…
Read More...West Moberly - Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal
The West Moberly decision, an important BC Court of appeal decision affirming Aboriginal consultation requirements, will stand, now that the Supreme Court of Canada has denied British Columbia leave to…
Read More...LUO Conference, panel on Indigenous peoples and extractive industries
This weekend I’ll be speaking about Indigenous Peoples and Extractive Industries at the Law Union Conference. All are welcome, tickets are affordable and child care will be provided.
Read More...The Toronto Star Reports on the Wahgoshig First Nation Injunction Victory
In December, lawyers from OKT represented Wahgoshig First Nation on a motion for an interim injunction. On January 3, 2012, Madam Justice Carole J. Brown released her decision granting interim…
Read More...Wahgoshig First Nation Wins Injunction against Solid Gold Mineral Exploration
In a decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, released January 3, 2012, Madam Justice Brown ordered that Solid Gold is enjoined from carrying…
Read More...Taking a Second Look at those Attawapiskat Numbers
Should Toronto be put under third party management? That community ran a deficit for years, and the combined total of all government spending (federal, provincial and municipal) is $24,000 a…
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