Real Estate – Advising on the financing, development and acquisition of commercial properties, resort properties, subdivisions and recreational buildings. We also provide legal services related to leasing, permitting and licensing transactions related to land and land rights. At Parlee McLaws, our goal is to build long-term relationships with all of our clients. We respect your time, resources and customs and work to give you timely and practical advice that solves problems quickly and efficiently. As a member of the largest law firm Parlee McLaws, we have access to legal knowledge and expertise that can help you resolve a variety of legal issues. We offer services to meet the unique needs of our Indigenous clients, including: This guide contains a list of Indigenous organizations and services in Alberta. Also included are national organizations and umbrella organizations with offices elsewhere. The guide is compiled and created by the Department of Indigenous Relations to provide contact information for these Indigenous organizations and services. The Indigenous Bar Association (IBA) is a professional, not-for-profit organization for Indian, Inuit and Métis people trained in the field of law. Its members are Indigenous lawyers (practicing and non-practicing), judges, law professors, legal advisors and law students. With the development of Indigenous law, the public is increasingly aware of and interested in Indigenous legal issues. The IBA plays an active role in promoting the development of Indigenous law and supporting Indigenous lawyers. Governance and Litigation – Assist clients in drafting laws and dealing with legal challenges to laws, elections and other legal proceedings.
Our team has extensive experience in providing legal advice and negotiation services related to claims arising from contractual land claims and other specific claims arising from breaches of Canadian legal obligations, including illegal leases or the disposition of reserve lands. But there may be general resources that are also adequate. For more information, see Learn more. or browse the list of all legal topics to find more relevant information. See also: We are currently working with Indigenous communities in Treaty 6, 7 and 8 territories, as well as in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia. Our Indigenous legal team provides legal services on topics such as contractual rights, Indigenous rights, constitutional issues, oil and gas development, land claims and specific claims. We also assist with internal and corporate governance issues, commercial and commercial activities, self-government and contract negotiations. The BearPaw Legal Education & Resource Centre (BearPaw Education) is a program offered by Native Counselling Services of Alberta and funded by the Alberta Law Foundation to help Aboriginal people navigate the legal system and become aware of their legal rights. BearPaw Education`s mandate is to raise awareness of the legal rights and obligations of Aboriginal people living in Alberta and to improve Aboriginal connections and access to justice. Our Indigenous Law Group assists project proponents navigate the regulatory process to obtain permits for major energy development projects, including consultation and negotiation with Indigenous groups and other stakeholders. We draw on our world-class interdepartmental expertise in the fields of energy, environment, business trade, regulation, litigation and taxation to support the completion of important projects.
We structure and negotiate trade agreements for projects that affect the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples, as well as debt and equity financing agreements for projects on Indigenous lands or with the participation of Indigenous peoples. Native Counselling is committed to ensuring that Indigenous peoples are treated fairly and equitably in the justice system. NCSA delivers its programs and services across the province. Its programs and services are developed and delivered by Aboriginal people to Aboriginal people. Our services include legal representation in the following areas: We understand the risks associated with Indigenous issues related to obtaining a significant permit for energy development projects and work closely with our clients to develop an exposure management plan to identify and manage potential litigation and other issues before and after completion. including compensation, royalties, surface rights and land access issues. Our unparalleled experience in large development projects allows us to predict results with a high degree of accuracy. This video explains the traditional role of Indigenous grandparents, the historical importance of separating family members from each other, and what a grandparent can do to maintain a bond with their grandchild in Alberta. Grandparents learn about family group conferences, guardianship, family care and visits, and feel empowered in their sacred family role.
We have experience negotiating with various regulators at the provincial and federal levels and we have proven experience in contract and Aboriginal rights protection cases. In addition to a list of political parties, the guide offers a number of tips on how to decide who to vote for (for example, think about the issues that are important to you and look at how different parties are approaching those issues) and provides a section on how the Canadian political system works. John is a member of the firm`s Aboriginal, Environmental and Project Development practice groups. His practice involves advising private sector and government clients across Canada on Indigenous, environmental, regulatory and natural resource issues. John advises oil sands developers, conventional oil and gas companies, railways, mining companies, utilities and other resource developers on environmental regulations and Indigenous legal issues, including the Indigenous Consul. This online resource is from the Government of Alberta and provides information on initiatives and programs currently underway in Alberta through partnerships between the Solicitor General of Alberta, Alberta Justice and Indigenous communities, groups and organizations, as well as other issues of interest related to Indigenous justice. Breach, a comic book produced by BearPaw Education (NCSA), is an entertaining look at a serious topic – accusations of violations and the administration of justice. This youth-focused resource aims to highlight the importance of complying with court orders by explaining the consequences of violating such orders, as well as the benefits of complying with them. The 2019 Election Guide for Indigenous, Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA Women Voters was created by the Native Women`s Association of Canada (NWAC) with the support of Elections Canada. The voting guide guides Indigenous women and gendered people step by step: Peter Feldberg is a managing partner of Fasken.
He is responsible for the strategic direction, management and customer service of the company. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Fasken Partnerships. As an energy regulatory lawyer, he has assisted clients in developing and obtaining permits for some of Western Canada`s largest energy infrastructure projects. Peter works closely with the partnership`s Board of Directors and management team to develop and implement the programs needed to provide excellent pr. Clarke Hunter has been involved in litigation and dispute resolution since 1980, after articling with Chief Justice Laskin at the Supreme Court of Canada. He has represented clients in national and international arbitrations and mediations, at all levels of the courts of Alberta, in the courts of two other provinces, as well as in the Federal Court, the Tax Court and the Supreme Court of Canada. The disputes in which Mr. Hunter was active concerned a wide range of issues, including the Abori.
The First Nations Information Connection is an initiative of the University of Alberta Libraries in collaboration with First Nations institutions and in partnership with Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, Sun Microsystems, OCLC and Nexen Inc. It allows students and faculty at seven First Nations educational institutions to take full advantage of the Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library. The FNIC also provides access to a collection of web resources of cultural significance. Most resources are also open to the general public. The Law Society recognizes that First Nations, Métis and Inuit (INIMP) peoples may face unique challenges in accessing justice. The Society has published the following 3 resources specifically for Indigenous peoples: Alastair`s practice focuses on regulation, the environment, and Indigenous law. He advises clients on regulatory aspects of the entire life cycle of project development and operation, including: Obtaining Project and Plant Permits Environmental Impact Assessments Consultation with Indigenous groups and other stakeholders Toll and tariff applications Environmental monitoring and compliance issues Contaminated Sites Remediation And Remediation Plant Foraging and Remediation of Sites Alastair Remediation. Business Services – Facilitate internal and external business opportunities, advise on business activities and structures, and support the expansion of both reserve and off-reserve businesses.
Finance and Taxation – Advising financial institutions on Aboriginal banking and financing, establishing and managing joint ventures, limited partnerships and Aboriginal trusts, negotiating commercial tax structures and establishing businesses, not-for-profit organizations and other trusts that benefit social and economic development.