Free Workshop for Ontario First Nations

Press Release

January 24, 2017

By Bruce McIvor

Join us on February 7th at Lac Seul First Nation to learn and share experiences about moving towards exercising Indigenous jurisdiction over resource development projects. All First Nations are welcomed to attend.

Time and Location
10am–4pm, Tuesday, February 7th

Lac Seul First Nation Event Centre–Bear Room

Registration

Email workshop@firstpeopleslaw.com. Seating is limited. Register early.

Attendance

Indigenous organizations only.

Cost

Free! Includes a catered lunch.

Draft Agenda

• The Basis of Indigenous Jurisdiction
• Treaties and Jurisdiction
• UNDRIP/FPIC
• Veto vs Consent
• Exercising Decision-Making
• IBAs and ‘Certainty Clauses’
• Wrap-up

Feedback from our last Workshop
Our workshop at Wahnapitae First Nation last November was a huge success. With 30 people in attendance from numerous Indigenous organizations, there was a great discussion of how to move towards consent-based agreements. Here are some of the participants’ comments:

“Great job and explanation of challenging topics.”

“Very informative.”

“Nice to have many communities gathered together.”

“Excellent information and discussion on all topics.”

“Great first-hand experiences shared.”

“Excellent dialogue, extremely informative.”

“Postive.”

“Great opportunity for learning. The speaker was ‘top notch.”

“Great workshop. Loved the discussion around consent.”

“It was discussion-based and interactive. Lots of good topics.”

“Excellent dialogue. Great examples of case law.”

“Great workshop. Open and safe forum. Open to sharing.”

“Excellent!”