Aashish Oberoi

Aashish Oberoi is an associate with OKT’s Toronto and Yellowknife offices. He advises Indigenous Governments on a range of matters, including the exercise of self-government, the protection of lands and natural resources, and the development and administration of community trusts.

Aashish supports clients across multiple jurisdictions, including Ontario, the Northwest Territories, Manitoba, Alberta, and Nunavut. He frequently assists in negotiations with proponents and various provincial, federal, and territorial governments on matters such as the development of impacts and benefits agreements, self-government agreements, and the co-management of land.

Before joining OKT, Aashish practiced in Ontario and the Northwest Territories, focusing on Aboriginal law, administrative law, energy law, and natural resources and economic development. Having previously resided in Yellowknife, he continues to maintain a robust Northern practice.

Aashish also teaches a course on Aboriginal law and reconciliation at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Practice Areas

• The Exercise of Self-Government, including by-law and law development.
• The Development and Administration of Community Trusts.
• The Duty to Consult and Accommodate.
• Lands and Natural Resource Matters, including:
  • The Administration of Reserve and Community Lands
  • Impacts and Benefits Agreements Negotiations
  • Mining and Mineral Exploration
  • Nuclear matters, including before the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

Licensing

• Law Society of Ontario
• Law Society of the Northwest Territories
• Law Society of Nunavut*

Education

• Certificate in Mining Law, Osgoode Hall Law School
• Certificate in Fundamentals of Indigenous Peoples and Canadian Law, Osgoode Hall Law School
• Juris Doctor, Osgoode Hall Law School
  • Dean’s Gold Key Award
  • Cornelia Mazgarean - Leadership Prize
  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell Prize for Professionalism

*Aashish currently practices in Nunavut on a Restricted Appearance Certificate (RAC) until he next visits Nunavut to complete his full call.