National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30th, the second National Day of Truth and [...]
A lawsuit to recognize the cultural impact on communities
A lawsuit seeking recognition of the impact of residential schools on Aboriginal communities, related to the loss of culture and language, has just begun at the Federal Court in Vancouver. The lawyers, representing 325 First Nations, more than half of all First Nations in the country, are seeking compensation for the collective impacts suffered.
Towards an economic development that is respectful of Indigenous Peoples
September 13th, 2022 marks the 15th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which sets minimum standards for the survival and well-being of Aboriginal Peoples, including their right to protect their traditional territories.
Best Lawyers in Canada – 2023
Dionne Schulze is very pleased to announce that David Schulze and Elisabeth Patterson have been recognized by their peers among countless talented colleagues and will be honoured in the 17th edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for their high-quality work in Aboriginal law / Indigenous practice.
Constitution architecture dramatically altered following Quebec Appeal Court decision: legal experts
The architecture of the Canadian Constitution has been dramatically altered, with the emergence of a third level of government, after the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled that Indigenous people possess an [...]
