Westaway Law Group can help your First Nation take advantage of all the Financial Management Board’s benefits The Financial Management Board (FMB), a creation of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA) works together with the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) to provide First Nations with low-interest, long-term loans to support economic development and [...]
Westaway Law Group can: Draft a Spousal Real Property (SRP) in consultation with a First Nation; Draft subsequent policies, regulations and rules; Provide legal advice on the implementation of the above; Help implement a tribunal; Provide legal advice to the tribunal; and Act as lawyers for those with family law or real property issues. [...]
Westaway Law Group lawyers are experienced in leading restorative justice initiatives for our clients charged with hunting and fishing offences. These restorative justice initiatives can often replace the Western adversarial system with a process more in line with Indigenous perspectives. After an offence is committed, restorative justice approaches aim to address the harm to [...]
Westaway Law Group has amassed considerable experience in conducting mediation proceedings and guiding multi-party disputes toward settlement. Although going to court to resolve a dispute is necessary in some cases, it is usually preferable to resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiated agreement whenever possible given the emotional and financial toll that court proceedings can take. [...]
Westaway Law Group’s lawyers have experience representing both employers and employees in Employment Law matters at various courts and tribunals. We have specialized knowledge of Employment Law in the Indigenous Law context. As such, we understand the importance of restorative long-term solutions that respond to the unique political, social and community issues facing Indigenous [...]
It is important to acknowledge the significant role Indigenous Peoples have played in Canada's history, and the importance of our relationship, as a government, with Indigenous Peoples. The importance of that history and relationship underpins our indigenous languages legislation. The indigenous languages act is historic. Its impact will be felt by many future generations. [...]
It is open to governments to set up regulatory schemes to address the procedural requirements appropriate to different problems at different stages, thereby strengthening the reconciliation process and reducing recourse to the courts. Haida Nation v Canada, 2004 Administrative law regulates the relationship between individuals and the Crown (Canada and the provinces and territories). [...]
Indigenous economic development is an integral component of reconciliation, holding huge potential to fuel Canadian economic growth. The Indigenous Economic Progress Report, 2019 Economic development creates reliable, long-term and prosperous employment opportunities and revenue streams for Indigenous communities. Westaway Law Group works alongside Indigenous communities, organizations, Band Councils and businesses to increase capacity, [...]
The reconciliation of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians in a mutually respectful long-term relationship is the grand purpose of s. 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. Beckman v Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation, 2013 A vital component of constitutional law for Indigenous peoples is section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. Section 35 recognizes and affirms existing Aboriginal rights, [...]
The modern treaties attempt to further the objective of reconciliation not only by addressing grievances over the land claims but by creating the legal basis to foster a positive long-term relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. Beckman v Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation, 2013 Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 provides for the [...]
