Event Invitation: Revenue Sharing – What Happens After the IBA?
Press Release OKT invites individuals working with First Nations or Inuit communities on IBA implementation and finance to a complimentary webinar exploring key aspects of revenue sharing. In this program,…
OKT Podcast – What is Bill 5 & C-5 and What Does it Mean for Indigenous Jurisdiction?
Press Release In this episode, partner Senwung Luk is joined by Randall Kahgee, David Wright, and Martin Olszynski for an in-depth discussion on Bill C-5 (formerly Bill 5), a recent…
Law Society presented honorary LLDs to six exemplary individuals
Press Release TORONTO, ON — The Law Society of Ontario honored several distinguished individuals with a degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the June Call to the…
Indigenous Bar Association Calls for Immediate Halt of HBC Private Auction of Indigenous Intellectual Property
Press Release June 26, 2025 The Indigenous Bar Association (IBA) joins Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon, the Assembly of First Nations, and Indigenous Peoples in calling for an immediate halt…
Update on Moose Cree First Nation’s Child & Family Laws
Press Release June 26, 2025 Moose Cree First Nation has passed their two Laws on November the 13th, 2024, the Laws are not yet in affect. It takes 1 year…
Indigenous Bar Association Raises Serious Concerns About Bill C-5 and Calls for Meaningful Consultation with Indigenous Peoples
Press Release June 26, 2025 The Indigenous Bar Association (IBA) expresses deep concern regarding the federal government’s proposed Bill C-5, which includes the Building Canada Act, and its far-reaching implications…
Saugeen Ojibway Nation’s Legal Fight for Land, Waters, and Decision-Making Rights
Press Release June 25, 2025 Last week, the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) was in the news about how it is continuing to fight to protect the lands and waters of…
Alberta’s Draft Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan Fails to Protect Woodland Caribou or Consider Cumulative Effects: The Case for Federal Action
Press Release On March 27, 2025, the Government of Alberta released the draft Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan (the “Draft Plan”), intended to guide future land use and development decisions in…
Meet Crystal Blain: Our New Indigenous Initiatives Advisor
Press Release June 9, 2025 The Law Society of Alberta is committed to meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous communities. But navigating that journey can be complex. That’s where Crystal Blain comes…
Welcoming three new lawyers in Vancouver
Press Release June 2, 2025 Saul Joseph works with Indigenous leaders and entrepreneurs to design commercial ventures informed by Indigenous worldviews, and he has extensive experience in Aboriginal, regulatory matters,…
