Five Years of C-92: Progress Made and the Road Ahead for Indigenous Jurisdiction in Child and Family Services
Press Release April 22, 2025 An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families came into force over five years ago on January 1, 2020. It is…
Alberta Law Foundation Raises Alarm Over Bill 39, Citing Political Interference and Risk to Legal Services
Press Release April 10, 2025 The Alberta Law Foundation is raising urgent concerns about Bill 39, which introduces sweeping changes to the province’s legal system. Access to Justice advocates warn…
Media Advisory: Alberta Law Foundation and Access to Justice Advocates to Hold Press Conference on Bill 39
Press Release Broad Opposition Emerges as Government Proceeds with Justice System Overhaul EDMONTON, AB, April 9, 2025 Press ConferenceDate: Thursday, April 10, 2025Time: 10:30am MTLocation: Capital View Room, second floor…
Welcoming Soudeh Alikhani to JFK Law’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team
Press Release April 9, 2025 We are pleased to announce that Soudeh Alikhani, an accomplished litigator with over ten years of experience representing Indigenous governments and organizations in Quebec, Ontario,…
Registration Now Open – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 3rd Indigenous Laws Gathering
Press Release Greetings, The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased to invite you to the 3rd Indigenous Laws Gathering taking place on June 3-4, 2025, at Casino Rama Resort…
Welcoming Nadir André and Team to JFK Law – Expanding Our Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast Presence
Press Release April 7, 2025 We’re proud to announce that Nadir André has joined JFK Law LLP as a Partner alongside associates Lauren Daniel and Isabelle Simard. This expansion strengthens…
Defend Progress: IBA & NILSA Urge Law Firms to Stand Firm on DEI Commitments
Press Release March 31, 2025 JOINT STATEMENT FROM INDIGENOUS BAR ASSOCIATION NATIONAL INDIGENOUS LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION In light of the ongoing disparities faced by Black and Indigenous communities within the…
Cochrane Sinclair Welcomes Alexys Santos to our Vancouver Office
Press Release March 25, 2025 We are proud to welcome Alexys Santos to Cochrane Sinclair as a Lawyer in our Vancouver office. Alexys joins our growing Class Actions practice, bringing…
Key Legal Considerations for Saskatchewan Indigenous Nations and their Operating Entities
Press Release This seminar is specifically designed for leaders of Indigenous Nations and their associated entities. The full-day session will provide an exploration of pertinent topics related to Indigenous governance,…
Kebaowek First Nation v Canadian Nuclear Laboratories: Opportunities and Challenges as the Federal Court helps UNDRIP take shape in Canadian law
Press Release March 24, 2025 On February 19, 2025, the Federal Court released its decision in Kebaowek First Nation v Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, 2025 FC 319. This decision is an…
