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Tsilhqot’in Decision Q&A with Robert Janes, JFK Law: Part 2

This is the second in the two-part series of our interview with Robert Janes, JFK Law, and Chair of the “Tsilhqot’in Nation and Recognition of Aboriginal Title at the Supreme Court of Canada: Analysis & Impact”, October 7 & 8, in Vancouver, BC....

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Tsilhqot'in Decision Q&A with Robert Janes JFK Law: Part 1

The Supreme Court of Canada’s Tsilhqot’in Decision reverberated through First Nation communities, leaders, resource developers, provincial and...

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Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982

In 1982, the Government of Canada patriated the Canadian Constitution, and in so doing, formally entrenched Aboriginal and treaty rights in the...

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First Nations Engagement in BC an EMA Event

The Environmental Managers Association of BC (EMA) is hosting an information session on September 18, 2014 at the Simon Fraser downtown campus in...

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Aboriginal Community Development Policy

In a recent post Strategize your Aboriginal Engagement, we provided suggestions on some key actions to develop your formal in-house Aboriginal,...

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Strategize your Aboriginal Community Engagement

So you have done your due diligence and completed your research on the community(ies) you want to engage with, and you’ve done an evaluation of the...

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A tribute to the late Chief Frank Nelson

The passing of Frank Nelson (February 24, 1945 - August 3, 2014) left a hole in the hearts of a vast number of people. He will be remembered and...

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Why You Should Avoid Using “Crown Lands” in Indigenous Consultation

One of the terms you will want to consider avoiding is “crown land” or “crown lands”. If you use this term in your work with Indigenous Peoples, you...

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A Tribute to the Late Alvin Dixon

On Sunday, July 19, 2014, with the passing of Alvin Dixon, a light went out for a great many people. Mr. Dixon quietly toiled behind many scenes to...

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Tribal Journeys 2014 - Many Thanks to First Nation Host Communities

Many thanks to Gracious First Nation Host Communities from Julie Domvile. I recently had the extreme honour and privilege of participating in Tribal...

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