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Developing, sustaining strong relationships crucial for Indigenous consultation in mining: lawyers – Lexpert
Sep 09, 2024 In 2024 and beyond, the mining sector in Canada has evolved into a situation where the industry must do more than contract with impacted Indigenous groups for specified economic benefits. Lawyers say it is essential that miners forge and maintain highly communicative and culturally integrated relationships to sustain the social license for […]
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Concrete steps towards reconciliation – CBA National Magazine
Aug. 19, 2024 Organizations big and small are working on innovative ideas and programs to show their commitment to addressing the calls to action relevant to the legal profession Many law firms and legal organizations are showing that commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous people is more than just a land acknowledgement. In Calgary, the recently […]
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2024–2025 Indigenous Summer Student Program: Firm and Organization Recruitment
Thu, 8 Aug 2024 The Indigenous Summer Student Program (ISSP) is recruiting firms and organizations to participate in the 2024–2025 summer student cycle. The Law Society works with law firms, organizations and law schools across Canada to connect prospective employers with first (1L) and second year (2L) Indigenous law students. Over the past several years, […]
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Update On Trends In Indigenous Equity Investments In Canada – Mondaq
April 26, 2024 As noted in previous bulletins,1 we continue to monitor announcements of Indigenous equity investments in energy and related infrastructure projects in Canada. This bulletin provides an update on trends we have observed in recent Indigenous equity investments over the previous two years, from 2022-2024 YTD. Indigenous equity investments in these projects are […]
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Honouring exceptional Alberta lawyers
Mar 28, 2024 The tradition of appointing lawyers to be King’s Counsel dates to 16th-century England. In Canada, the practice predates Confederation, with the first King’s Counsel appointees admitted in Upper Canada in 1841. Individuals honoured with the title include both public and private sector lawyers from communities across the province. Not only does this […]
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Indigenous Cultural Competency Education Requirement Update
Fri, 8 Mar 2024 If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click “Send”. You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. NT4
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Law Society of Alberta: 2024–2026 Strategic Plan Now Available
January 9, 2024 The 2024–2026 Law Society Strategic Plan is now available on our website. The Strategic Plan provides direction and focus to our Board (Benchers) and the entire organization by providing a framework for decision making, resource allocation and priority setting. Our strategic goals are: Effective Regulation – The Law Society regulates the legal […]
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Milestone update from your Otipemisiwak Métis Government: Draft District Council Bylaws
Dec 07, 2023 These are monumental times for the Métis Nation within Alberta. As we implement our Constitution and establish our Otipemisiwak Métis Government, our future is bright. To aid with the ongoing transition, we are sharing a revised version of the draft Model Bylaws for District Councils. These draft bylaws are meant to be […]
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Métis Week 2023 – AB Law Society
Métis Week is a significant annual event celebrated across Canada from Nov. 13–18. It is a time to commemorate the rich and vibrant heritage and valuable contributions made by the Métis people, one of Canada’s three Indigenous groups. Métis Week is important because it provides a platform to educate others about the unique culture, history […]
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Limitations Legislation and Treaty Rights at the Supreme Court – First Peoples Law
October 26, 2023 This month we had the privilege of representing the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta in their intervention in the Jim Shot Both Sides appeal at the Supreme Court of Canada. As we outlined in our earlier post, the Supreme Court’s decision will affect the ability of First Nations across the country […]
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