First Peoples Law

First Peoples Law First Peoples Law LLP is a law firm dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Sign up for our weekly First Peoples Law Report @ bit.ly/2DPKNzr We work closely with First Nations to defend their Aboriginal title, rights and Treaty rights, uphold their Indigenous laws and governance and ensure economic prosperity for their members.

Check out our First Peoples Law Report! This week’s edition includes a tribunal inquiry, renewable energy, treaty land...
05/30/2026

Check out our First Peoples Law Report! This week’s edition includes a tribunal inquiry, renewable energy, treaty land entitlement, DRIPA and more @ https://buff.ly/3y1LJwi

“It’s an opportunity for First Nations to come together and enter into a partnership that will be mutually beneficial, b...
05/29/2026

“It’s an opportunity for First Nations to come together and enter into a partnership that will be mutually beneficial, both for the province and for the First Nations." Chief Shane Tabobondung, Wasauksing First Nation @ https://buff.ly/5sldlzC

Ontario says the Barrie to Sudbury transmission line is needed to meet rising electricity demand in the north. For First nations involved, the project is also about equity ownership, jobs, environment...

"The idea that Alberta can unilaterally secede from Canada is as absurd as suggesting that a child has the power to annu...
05/29/2026

"The idea that Alberta can unilaterally secede from Canada is as absurd as suggesting that a child has the power to annul their parents’ marriage." Read Bruce McIvor's new blog post @

Instead of focusing on the duty to consult, Alberta and all of Canada needs to wake up to the reality that Alberta cannot secede from Canada without Treaty First Nation consent.

As part of our commitment to supporting the development of Indigenous lawyers, First Peoples Law offers an annual schola...
05/29/2026

As part of our commitment to supporting the development of Indigenous lawyers, First Peoples Law offers an annual scholarship to an Indigenous law student with a demonstrated commitment to serving and advancing the interests of Indigenous Peoples. Applications for this year's $10,000 scholarship are now open! The deadline is July 31. Apply @ https://buff.ly/JGlbB3D

Just published! Check out Bruce McIvor's latest blog post about Alberta secession @ https://buff.ly/VYXsMt4
05/28/2026

Just published! Check out Bruce McIvor's latest blog post about Alberta secession @ https://buff.ly/VYXsMt4

"The foundation of this country’s land and governance systems is rooted in the treaties and agreements made with First N...
05/27/2026

"The foundation of this country’s land and governance systems is rooted in the treaties and agreements made with First Nation peoples." E’ntami-niigaanzid Gimaa (Grand Council Chief) Linda Debassige, Anishinabek Nation @

Anishinabek Nation statement on the importance of recognizing First Nations’ rights and land sovereignty May 27, 2026 Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige. – Photo by Laura Barrios ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 27, 2026) – The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Lind...

First Peoples Law is now accepting articling student applications for the 2027-2028 articling year. Learn more and apply...
05/27/2026

First Peoples Law is now accepting articling student applications for the 2027-2028 articling year. Learn more and apply @ https://buff.ly/yjBPUdd

"We will not be idle. The Confederacy will continue this battle in unity with all Treaty No. 7 and No. 8 Nations. Treaty...
05/26/2026

"We will not be idle. The Confederacy will continue this battle in unity with all Treaty No. 7 and No. 8 Nations. Treaty is forever." Grand Chief Joey Pete, Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations @

First Nations call on Government of Canada to “step up”May 21, 2026 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) — The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations condemns the plan of Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government to move ahead with a separation referendum question in Alberta this fall. Pushing this ref...

This week’s edition includes a tribunal inquiry, renewable energy, treaty land entitlement, DRIPA and more @ https://buf...
05/26/2026

This week’s edition includes a tribunal inquiry, renewable energy, treaty land entitlement, DRIPA and more @ https://buff.ly/3y1LJwi

“We want meaningful engagement and consultation where we sit at the tables as partners and decision-makers, not an after...
05/25/2026

“We want meaningful engagement and consultation where we sit at the tables as partners and decision-makers, not an after thought.” Grand Chief Walter Wastesicoot, Keewatin Tribal Council @

As Ottawa pushes to fast-track major projects across the country, new federal funding announced in Winnipeg aims to help First Nations in northern Manitoba take a bigger role in consultations tied to development on their traditional territories. Federal Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Al...

“We've been through so much and it's ridiculous how resilient we are and how we always have to be. But no matter what, w...
05/25/2026

“We've been through so much and it's ridiculous how resilient we are and how we always have to be. But no matter what, we're always showing up and loving one another and just being awesome.” Julie Albert, 2025 Scholarship Winner @ https://buff.ly/1yMtocD

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