The Supreme Court's 1996 Van der Peet decision is important because it established the legal test for recognizing Aboriginal rights under s. 35 of the Constitution.

The Supreme Court's 1997 Delgamuukw decision is important because it clarified what Aboriginal title is and what is required to prove it in court.

For many Indigenous people, Canada's national parks are synonymous with colonization.

A New Brunswick Court confirmed that Aboriginal title can include privately owned land, and that the Crown could be required to use its expropriation powers to return private lands to Indigenous groups.

In 2016, after years of delay, the Government of Canada finally affirmed its full and unqualified support of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

I struggle with National Truth and Reconciliation Day. While I know my thoughts may change over time, my truth right now is I really don't like this day.

In 2024, Indigenous Peoples were once again at the forefront of defending their rights and lands, holding the Crown to account and exercising their inherent jurisdiction...

With snow and cold temperatures settling in across the country this week, we hope you are staying safe and warm. The winter edition of "What We're Watching" features content that highlights the importance of the sovereignty of stories.

The Indigenous Practice Group ("IPG") at Foglers proudly represents a considerable number of First Nations across Canada on a vast array of matters from economic development, to practicing inherent jurisdiction, rights litigation, child welfare, wills and estates, real estate, governance, negotiations and more.