Indigenous Law Issues 2019
Date
Thursday, March 7, 2019 (9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
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CPD Hour(s)*
3 h Substantive
30 m EDI Professionalism
Additional Information
Page Count: 72
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Chair
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Bernd Christmas, Chief Executive OfficerGITPO STORMS Corp
Description
Indigenous law issues touch upon an ever-increasing number of practice areas each year, both in the public and private sectors. Greater awareness of matters relating to resource ownership and management, human rights, and business development across Canada have brought greater scrutiny and discussion to the role of Indigenous peoples in our society. In this program, our presenters look at a wide range of topics relevant to lawyers who deal with these matters. They provide insights from a variety of perspectives to ensure that you have the knowledge you need to provide information and advice to your clients.
- Hear about the latest cases on the duty to consult
- Understand the changes to the Child Youth and Family Services Act which affect Indigenous Families
- Learn about cannabis sales and management on Indian territories
Presenters
- Fred Bartley, Jr., Assistant Crown Attorney, Ministry of the Attorney General
- Sarah Clarke, Clarke Child & Family Law
- Andrea Hill, SkyLaw Professional Corporation
- David Leitch, Major Sobiski Moffatt LLP
- Sara Mainville, Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP
- Eliza Montour, Montour Law
- Christian Sinclair, Onekanew, Opaskwayak Cree Nation
