Indigenous Law Primer 2024
Date
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)
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Bernd Christmas, K.C., Senior CounselJFK Law LLP -
Sara MainvilleJFK Law LLP
Indigenous legal issues are woven into almost every practice area - yet, many legal professionals are unsure how to handle these important issues that may have a significant impact on their clients. This program provides you with a deeper understanding of Indigenous law and offers insights on a wide range of topics. Hear from our experienced speakers who cover those legal issues that affect First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples and their rights to land, traditions, customs, practices, and self-government, and their relationships with governments.
- Learn about long term reforms in child welfare
- Understand individual sales tax and the section 87 income tax exemptions
- Hear about the pros and cons of class actions
Presenters
- Bernd Christmas, K.C., Senior Counsel, JFK Law LLP
- Sara Mainville, JFK Law LLP
- Professor Karen Drake, Faculty of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
- Jessie Stirling, Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP
- Maggie Wente, Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP
- Erika Voaklander, JFK Law LLP
- Koren Marriott, Aboriginal Law Centre, Department of Justice
- Valerie Gideon, Deputy Minister/President, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada/Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
- Kate Kempton, Woodward and Company Lawyers LLP
- Alan Pratt, Alan Pratt Professional Corporation
- Mary Chakasim, Keewaytinok Native Legal Services
- Tim Dickson, JFK Law LLP
- Stuart Wuttke, LSM, General Counsel, Assembly of First Nations
