OKT Podcast – What is Bill 5 & C-5 and What Does it Mean for Indigenous Jurisdiction?
Press Release In this episode, partner Senwung Luk is joined by Randall Kahgee, David Wright, and Martin Olszynski for an in-depth discussion on Bill C-5 (formerly Bill 5), a recent…
Indigenous Bar Association Raises Serious Concerns About Bill C-5 and Calls for Meaningful Consultation with Indigenous Peoples
Press Release June 26, 2025 The Indigenous Bar Association (IBA) expresses deep concern regarding the federal government’s proposed Bill C-5, which includes the Building Canada Act, and its far-reaching implications…
Saugeen Ojibway Nation’s Legal Fight for Land, Waters, and Decision-Making Rights
Press Release June 25, 2025 Last week, the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) was in the news about how it is continuing to fight to protect the lands and waters of…
Alberta’s Draft Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan Fails to Protect Woodland Caribou or Consider Cumulative Effects: The Case for Federal Action
Press Release June 20th, 2025 On March 27, 2025, the Government of Alberta released the draft Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan (the “Draft Plan”), intended to guide future land use and…
Meet Crystal Blain: Our New Indigenous Initiatives Advisor
Press Release June 9, 2025 The Law Society of Alberta is committed to meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous communities. But navigating that journey can be complex. That’s where Crystal Blain comes…
Welcoming three new lawyers in Vancouver
Press Release June 2, 2025 Saul Joseph works with Indigenous leaders and entrepreneurs to design commercial ventures informed by Indigenous worldviews, and he has extensive experience in Aboriginal, regulatory matters,…
The IBA Stands with First Nations: Treaties are with the Crown, not the Province
Press Release May 28, 2025 The Indigenous Bar Association in (IBA) is deeply alarmed by the resurgence of separatist rhetoric in Alberta, now bolstered by the introduction of provincial legislation…
Sara Mainville and Christina Joynt Co-Author Article on UNDRIP Implementation in Canadian Foreign Policy Journal
Press Release May 20th, 2025 JFK Law is proud to announce that Sara Mainville and Christina Joynt have co-authored an article in the Canadian Foreign Policy Journal titled, “Empowering Indigenous…
Five Things to Know About the Repeal of the Endangered Species Act and the Introduction of the Species Conservation Act
Press Release May 8, 2025 On April 17, 2025, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 5, the dramatically-named Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025.1 In this blog series,…
Bill Five: Risky Business in Ontario
Press Release May 8, 2025 On April 17, 2025, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 20251, which proposes major amendments to…
