Advancing your rights: our knowledge serving yours

Dionne Schulze assists Indigenous communities, organizations, and individuals across Canada in defending, recognizing, and implementing their rights, by providing a wide range of high-quality and accessible legal services.

We strive to contribute to the self-determination of Indigenous peoples by proposing creative solutions adapted to the needs of our clients, based on sustainable and respectful relationships.

We’re guided by our values:

Excellence

Delivering thoughtful, principled legal solutions

Respect

Honouring client autonomy and listening with empathy

Collaboration

Working alongside clients and each other

Equity

Championing access to justice and celebrating diversity

About Us

Recognized nationally for our work in law relating to Indigenous peoples, we’re a team of experienced, bilingual lawyers who care deeply about client relationships and long-term impact. We focus on practical, respectful legal solutions that support Indigenous clients.

Latest News

Insights, legal developments, and stories from the communities we serve.
Stay informed about our latest work, decisions, and collaborations.

  • 31/03/2026

    𝗪𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀! 

    Today, we reflect on the incredible efforts of Indigenous communities to revitalize and uplift their languages. This day represents centuries of tireless advocacy on the part of Indigenous peoples around the world in defence of the right to language. From courtrooms to classrooms to on-the-land programs, Indigenous language revitalization strengthens legal orders, worldviews, cultural practices, [...]

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  • 10/06/2025

    Indian Boarding Homes Class Action – Percival

    For any questions regarding the Indian Boarding Homes Class Action (Percival) or your claim, please call 1-888-232-3778 or email

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  • 04/04/2025

    The firm’s co-founding partner, Paul Dionne, has published his memoir entitled Portages

    The firm's co-founding partner, Paul Dionne, has published his memoir entitled Portages, in which he recounts his experiences in Indigenous communities, particularly on the North Shore of Quebec in Innu territory, in Nunavik with the Inuit, on the land of Eeyou Istchee among the Cree, and on the Nitaskinan territory of the Atikamekw peoples. He [...]

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Upholding the truth and reconciliation commission’s calls to action

Our Commitment to TRC

Our team is committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. We reflect this commitment in our relationships and firm culture. This includes:

Continued education on the legacy of colonialism

Training in trauma-informed lawyering and cultural competency

Being guided by Indigenous voices and legal traditions in our work

Constantly working to ensure long-term, respectful partnerships with Indigenous peoples