First Peoples Law LLP

"I intend to use the knowledge and skills I have acquired through law school to continue serving and advocating for my people, my community, and the collective interests of all Indigenous Peoples." #FPLScholarship winner Tréchelle Bunn. Meet Tréchelle and learn more @ https://buff.ly/47PHrGs

#ICYMI We're pleased to introduce this year's articling students, Dominga Robinson and Christian Spence. It's exciting to welcome them back to the team for their articling term. Dominga did Osgoode Hall's Intensive Program in Indigenous Lands, Resources & Governments with FPL in early 2024 and Christian was a summer student in 2023. Meet Dominga @ Meet our Team (firstpeopleslaw.com) Meet Christian @ Meet our Team (firstpeopleslaw.com)

"It is my hope this settlement and apology will set the stage for moving forward in good faith on the path to reconciliation." Grand Chief Jerry Daniels, Southern Chiefs' Organization @ https://buff.ly/4gXmltQ

"Real change is possible when we work together to uphold our Treaty Rights and address the human right to shelter." Acting Grand Chief Kennedy, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs @ https://buff.ly/4eAaHTX

#ICYMI We're excited to welcome our new historian, Krista Barclay, to the First Peoples Law team! Meet Krista and learn more about her work @ Meet our Team (firstpeopleslaw.com)

"That's what reconciliation actually is, is actually doing the work, more than talking about it." Chief Brent Niganobe, Mississauga First Nation @ https://buff.ly/3zFy9Ah

#ICYMI Congratulations to this year's winner and finalist of First Peoples Law's Indigenous Law Student Scholarship, Tréchelle Bunn and Andrew Ambers! Meet Tréchelle, Andrew + honourable mentions Teneisha Noble & Tyler Ermineskin @ https://buff.ly/47PHrGs #IndigenousRights #IndigenousLawStudents

#ICYMI Check out our First Peoples Law Report! This week’s edition includes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, environmental stewardship, provincial elections, policing and more @ https://buff.ly/3NhaitC

"We hear the term reconciliation a lot and it doesn't really mean anything unless there's action." Chief Tamara Young, Pictou Landing First Nation @ https://buff.ly/4gVh7yv

"Rather than look in the mirror, Canada is pointing the finger at First Nations for the entirely predictable consequences of its own actions." Chief Jordna Hill, Shamattawa First Nation @ https://buff.ly/4dM8SCs