We provide legal advice and representation in litigation and negotiations
Dionne Schulze is a law firm providing legal advice and representation in both litigation and negotiations. We work mainly in the field of Aboriginal law. read more
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Our primary practice area is Aboriginal law. As part of our work we have dealt with constitutional and environmental issues, class actions, taxation, commercial ventures, intellectual property and employment. read more
We are an experienced team of
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in Aboriginal law
We are bilingual, trained in both common law and Quebec civil law, and have experience before the courts at all levels. read more
News
“Conviction of Guatemalan dictator a vindication for Montreal lawyers”
Guatemalan General Ríos Montt was found guilty of genocide and war crimes by a landmark decision of a Guatemalan Court for his role in the murder of at least 1,771 Ixil Mayas, killed by armed forces while he ruled the country for 17 months starting in March 1982.
Besides the simultaneous Ixil-Spanish translation, no effort was made to integrate Maya Ixil customary law into the trial process of former Guatemalan generals Rios Montt and Rodriguez Sanchez.
The Nation journalist Lyle Stewart provides background to the Rios Montt trial.
“Why the federal government’s new approach isn’t enough to improve First Nations education”
The road to the better outcomes that the government seeks will not get any easier, just because the government would like someone else to do the driving.
