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There will be no real justice until Indigenous peoples have control over their own fates and futures.
OKT Law is a law firm based in Toronto and Yellowknife, exclusively serving Indigenous peoples, persons and organizations.
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OKT Law is a law firm based in Toronto and Yellowknife, exclusively serving Indigenous peoples, persons and organizations.
Tweets are not legal advice.
📣 New blog post alert!
Click on the link below to read our latest entry, "Ontario court allows First Nations’ challenge of fees charged by their lawyers" written by Nick Kennedy.
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Click on the link below to read our latest entry, "Ontario court allows First Nations’ challenge of fees charged by their lawyers" written by Nick Kennedy.
www.oktlaw.com/ontario-cour...
December 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
📣 New blog post alert!
Click on the link below to read our latest entry, "Ontario court allows First Nations’ challenge of fees charged by their lawyers" written by Nick Kennedy.
www.oktlaw.com/ontario-cour...
Click on the link below to read our latest entry, "Ontario court allows First Nations’ challenge of fees charged by their lawyers" written by Nick Kennedy.
www.oktlaw.com/ontario-cour...
📣 New blog post alert!
Click on the link below to read our latest post, "Court Finds Proposal for Alberta Independence Contravenes Treaties with Alberta First Nations" written by James Shields, Kevin Hille and Mileva (Eva) Boghosian.
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Click on the link below to read our latest post, "Court Finds Proposal for Alberta Independence Contravenes Treaties with Alberta First Nations" written by James Shields, Kevin Hille and Mileva (Eva) Boghosian.
www.oktlaw.com/proposal-for...
December 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
📣 New blog post alert!
Click on the link below to read our latest post, "Court Finds Proposal for Alberta Independence Contravenes Treaties with Alberta First Nations" written by James Shields, Kevin Hille and Mileva (Eva) Boghosian.
www.oktlaw.com/proposal-for...
Click on the link below to read our latest post, "Court Finds Proposal for Alberta Independence Contravenes Treaties with Alberta First Nations" written by James Shields, Kevin Hille and Mileva (Eva) Boghosian.
www.oktlaw.com/proposal-for...
📣 New blog post alert!
In our latest post, authors Eileen Church Carson and Larry Innes unpack the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Lundin Mining Corp. v. Markowich.
Click the link below to learn more:
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In our latest post, authors Eileen Church Carson and Larry Innes unpack the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Lundin Mining Corp. v. Markowich.
Click the link below to learn more:
www.oktlaw.com/lundin-minin...
December 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
📣 New blog post alert!
In our latest post, authors Eileen Church Carson and Larry Innes unpack the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Lundin Mining Corp. v. Markowich.
Click the link below to learn more:
www.oktlaw.com/lundin-minin...
In our latest post, authors Eileen Church Carson and Larry Innes unpack the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Lundin Mining Corp. v. Markowich.
Click the link below to learn more:
www.oktlaw.com/lundin-minin...
New blog post alert!
Click on the link below to read "Gitxaala v. British Columbia: BCCA finds that UNDRIP is part of BC and Canadian law, and BC’s mineral claim system is inconsistent with UNDRIP" by Jesse Abell, Kai Chang and Kevin Hille.
www.oktlaw.com/gitxaala-v-b...
Click on the link below to read "Gitxaala v. British Columbia: BCCA finds that UNDRIP is part of BC and Canadian law, and BC’s mineral claim system is inconsistent with UNDRIP" by Jesse Abell, Kai Chang and Kevin Hille.
www.oktlaw.com/gitxaala-v-b...
December 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
New blog post alert!
Click on the link below to read "Gitxaala v. British Columbia: BCCA finds that UNDRIP is part of BC and Canadian law, and BC’s mineral claim system is inconsistent with UNDRIP" by Jesse Abell, Kai Chang and Kevin Hille.
www.oktlaw.com/gitxaala-v-b...
Click on the link below to read "Gitxaala v. British Columbia: BCCA finds that UNDRIP is part of BC and Canadian law, and BC’s mineral claim system is inconsistent with UNDRIP" by Jesse Abell, Kai Chang and Kevin Hille.
www.oktlaw.com/gitxaala-v-b...
Jaclyn McNamara and Victoria Wicks have published an op-ed titled "The Cowichan ruling isn’t a threat to private property" in Policy Options unpacking the recent Cowichan Tribes decision.
Click on the link below to learn more:
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/12/cowi...
Click on the link below to learn more:
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/12/cowi...
The Cowichan ruling isn’t a threat to private property
It’s a call for governments to face their obligations to Indigenous Peoples, but owners outside the case won’t suddenly lose their deeds.
policyoptions.irpp.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Jaclyn McNamara and Victoria Wicks have published an op-ed titled "The Cowichan ruling isn’t a threat to private property" in Policy Options unpacking the recent Cowichan Tribes decision.
Click on the link below to learn more:
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/12/cowi...
Click on the link below to learn more:
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/12/cowi...
OKT congratulates Gitxaala Nation and Ehattesaht First Nation for their win today at the British Columbia Court of Appeal in Gitxaala v British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 2025 BCCA 430.
Click below to learn more:
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Click below to learn more:
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December 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
OKT congratulates Gitxaala Nation and Ehattesaht First Nation for their win today at the British Columbia Court of Appeal in Gitxaala v British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 2025 BCCA 430.
Click below to learn more:
www.oktlaw.com/gitxaala-nat...
Click below to learn more:
www.oktlaw.com/gitxaala-nat...
Earlier today, OKT Partner Kevin Hille was interviewed on CBC’s Edmonton AM to discuss the implications of Bill 14, including how the proposed legislation would reshape referendum rules and remove the safeguards for Treaty and Aboriginal rights.
Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
December 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Earlier today, OKT Partner Kevin Hille was interviewed on CBC’s Edmonton AM to discuss the implications of Bill 14, including how the proposed legislation would reshape referendum rules and remove the safeguards for Treaty and Aboriginal rights.
Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Last week, OKT had the honour of celebrating the launch of John Olthuis’ new book, On Dismantling Settler Colonialism. Thank you to Bob Rae for offering thoughtful opening remarks, and to all attendees for their presence and support.
For more info, visit:
bit.ly/4rA0yNX
For more info, visit:
bit.ly/4rA0yNX
December 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last week, OKT had the honour of celebrating the launch of John Olthuis’ new book, On Dismantling Settler Colonialism. Thank you to Bob Rae for offering thoughtful opening remarks, and to all attendees for their presence and support.
For more info, visit:
bit.ly/4rA0yNX
For more info, visit:
bit.ly/4rA0yNX
We’re thrilled to welcome back Camille O'Sullivan, returning to OKT as an Associate in our Toronto office!
December 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome back Camille O'Sullivan, returning to OKT as an Associate in our Toronto office!
In our latest blog post, author Sinéad Dearman outlines an important settlement for victims of discrimination in Canada’s First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle.
Click the link to learn more:
www.oktlaw.com/compensation...
Click the link to learn more:
www.oktlaw.com/compensation...
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
In our latest blog post, author Sinéad Dearman outlines an important settlement for victims of discrimination in Canada’s First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle.
Click the link to learn more:
www.oktlaw.com/compensation...
Click the link to learn more:
www.oktlaw.com/compensation...
🎙️New episode alert!
In the latest episode of the OKT Podcast, Ariel Holmwood-Bramwell, Jamie Dickson, Lorraine Land, and Senwung Luk explore what it means to build a practice in Indigenous Rights Law in northern Canada.
Click the link below to listen:
www.oktlaw.com/okt-podcast-...
In the latest episode of the OKT Podcast, Ariel Holmwood-Bramwell, Jamie Dickson, Lorraine Land, and Senwung Luk explore what it means to build a practice in Indigenous Rights Law in northern Canada.
Click the link below to listen:
www.oktlaw.com/okt-podcast-...
November 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
🎙️New episode alert!
In the latest episode of the OKT Podcast, Ariel Holmwood-Bramwell, Jamie Dickson, Lorraine Land, and Senwung Luk explore what it means to build a practice in Indigenous Rights Law in northern Canada.
Click the link below to listen:
www.oktlaw.com/okt-podcast-...
In the latest episode of the OKT Podcast, Ariel Holmwood-Bramwell, Jamie Dickson, Lorraine Land, and Senwung Luk explore what it means to build a practice in Indigenous Rights Law in northern Canada.
Click the link below to listen:
www.oktlaw.com/okt-podcast-...
We are pleased to share that OKT has been recognized in the second edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada.
Thank you to our colleagues for recognizing the quality of our work, and congratulations to all firms included in this year’s list!
Thank you to our colleagues for recognizing the quality of our work, and congratulations to all firms included in this year’s list!
October 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We are pleased to share that OKT has been recognized in the second edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada.
Thank you to our colleagues for recognizing the quality of our work, and congratulations to all firms included in this year’s list!
Thank you to our colleagues for recognizing the quality of our work, and congratulations to all firms included in this year’s list!
OKT is pleased to be a Conference Sponsor for the Canadian Institute’s 9th Annual Conference on Indigenous Consultation & Engagement Atlantic.
October 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
OKT is pleased to be a Conference Sponsor for the Canadian Institute’s 9th Annual Conference on Indigenous Consultation & Engagement Atlantic.
We’re thrilled to share that OKT has been named one of Canada’s Best Law Firms by The Globe and Mail, recognized in the area of Aboriginal & Indigenous Law.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our clients and colleagues for their ongoing confidence and support.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our clients and colleagues for their ongoing confidence and support.
October 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
We’re thrilled to share that OKT has been named one of Canada’s Best Law Firms by The Globe and Mail, recognized in the area of Aboriginal & Indigenous Law.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our clients and colleagues for their ongoing confidence and support.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our clients and colleagues for their ongoing confidence and support.
OKT was proud to sponsor the closing event marking the grand opening of the UVic’s new Indigenous Law Wing. We were honoured to take part in this special occasion and host a fireside chat featuring OKT Partner Maggie Wente and Polaris Music Prize and Juno Award winner, Jeremy Dutcher.
October 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
OKT was proud to sponsor the closing event marking the grand opening of the UVic’s new Indigenous Law Wing. We were honoured to take part in this special occasion and host a fireside chat featuring OKT Partner Maggie Wente and Polaris Music Prize and Juno Award winner, Jeremy Dutcher.
In the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 6th Ed., Harry LaForme and Jaclyn McNamara author a chapter on Section 25 and Section 35: “Aboriginal and Treaty Rights – 42 Years of Recognition and Affirmation.”
Click here to learn more: bit.ly/3IEWdI1
Click here to learn more: bit.ly/3IEWdI1
October 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
In the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 6th Ed., Harry LaForme and Jaclyn McNamara author a chapter on Section 25 and Section 35: “Aboriginal and Treaty Rights – 42 Years of Recognition and Affirmation.”
Click here to learn more: bit.ly/3IEWdI1
Click here to learn more: bit.ly/3IEWdI1
Marking OKT’s 25th anniversary, the latest episode of the OKT Podcast brings together reflections from founders Roger Townshend, Nancy Kleer, and John Olthuis with responses from partners Cathy Guirguis, Larry Innes and Maggie Wente.
🎙️Click to listen: www.oktlaw.com/okt-podcast-...
🎙️Click to listen: www.oktlaw.com/okt-podcast-...
October 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Marking OKT’s 25th anniversary, the latest episode of the OKT Podcast brings together reflections from founders Roger Townshend, Nancy Kleer, and John Olthuis with responses from partners Cathy Guirguis, Larry Innes and Maggie Wente.
🎙️Click to listen: www.oktlaw.com/okt-podcast-...
🎙️Click to listen: www.oktlaw.com/okt-podcast-...
On September 29, CBC’s The National ran a story on the Wolastoqey Nation’s fight for Aboriginal title as part of their special coverage on Truth and Reconciliation and features insight from OKT's Renée Pelletier.
Click on the link below to learn more.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Click on the link below to learn more.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
The Wolastoqey Nation’s fight for Aboriginal title
The Wolastoqey Nation of New Brunswick is currently tied up in court fighting for Aboriginal title to their ancestral territory along the St. John River. For The National, CBC’s Sis Moqon examines the...
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September 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
On September 29, CBC’s The National ran a story on the Wolastoqey Nation’s fight for Aboriginal title as part of their special coverage on Truth and Reconciliation and features insight from OKT's Renée Pelletier.
Click on the link below to learn more.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Click on the link below to learn more.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
September 30th marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
On this day, we honour the memory of the Indigenous children who never returned home from residential schools, recognize the strength and resilience of Survivors, and stand in solidarity with their families and communities.
On this day, we honour the memory of the Indigenous children who never returned home from residential schools, recognize the strength and resilience of Survivors, and stand in solidarity with their families and communities.
September 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
September 30th marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
On this day, we honour the memory of the Indigenous children who never returned home from residential schools, recognize the strength and resilience of Survivors, and stand in solidarity with their families and communities.
On this day, we honour the memory of the Indigenous children who never returned home from residential schools, recognize the strength and resilience of Survivors, and stand in solidarity with their families and communities.
94 calls – but who’s answering? Jolene Ashini is – she is the first lawyer to emerge from her community and is determined to change the system from the inside. On Sept. 26, Jolene was featured in an episode of Unreserved w/ Rosanna Dearchild. Click the link below to listen:
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September 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
94 calls – but who’s answering? Jolene Ashini is – she is the first lawyer to emerge from her community and is determined to change the system from the inside. On Sept. 26, Jolene was featured in an episode of Unreserved w/ Rosanna Dearchild. Click the link below to listen:
t.co/TJU4tW7cEa
t.co/TJU4tW7cEa
OKT is proud to share that we have been ranked in the 2026 edition of Chambers Canada, with recognition at both the firm and individual levels.
Click here to learn more: www.oktlaw.com/okt-ranked-b...
Click here to learn more: www.oktlaw.com/okt-ranked-b...
September 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
OKT is proud to share that we have been ranked in the 2026 edition of Chambers Canada, with recognition at both the firm and individual levels.
Click here to learn more: www.oktlaw.com/okt-ranked-b...
Click here to learn more: www.oktlaw.com/okt-ranked-b...
We’re delighted to welcome back Rhea Murti, Jenna Rogers, and Lo Stevenson as they return to OKT as Associates!
September 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We’re delighted to welcome back Rhea Murti, Jenna Rogers, and Lo Stevenson as they return to OKT as Associates!
We’re thrilled to congratulate Renée Pelletier on being named “Lawyer of the Year” in Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™!
For more information, click here: www.oktlaw.com/celebrating-...
For more information, click here: www.oktlaw.com/celebrating-...
September 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We’re thrilled to congratulate Renée Pelletier on being named “Lawyer of the Year” in Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™!
For more information, click here: www.oktlaw.com/celebrating-...
For more information, click here: www.oktlaw.com/celebrating-...
OKT is proud to share that 5 of our associates have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ for demonstrating outstanding professional excellence in the early stages of their legal careers.
Congratulations to everyone recognized!
Congratulations to everyone recognized!
September 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
OKT is proud to share that 5 of our associates have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ for demonstrating outstanding professional excellence in the early stages of their legal careers.
Congratulations to everyone recognized!
Congratulations to everyone recognized!
OKT is proud to announce that 16 of our lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™.
Congratulations to everyone recognized!
Click here for more information: www.oktlaw.com/okt-lawyers-...
Congratulations to everyone recognized!
Click here for more information: www.oktlaw.com/okt-lawyers-...
September 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
OKT is proud to announce that 16 of our lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™.
Congratulations to everyone recognized!
Click here for more information: www.oktlaw.com/okt-lawyers-...
Congratulations to everyone recognized!
Click here for more information: www.oktlaw.com/okt-lawyers-...