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CBA National Aboriginal Law Conference: Aboriginal Peoples and Natural Resources

June 14-15, 2012
Delta Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon

The intersection between Aboriginal peoples and the development of natural resources is at the heart of Aboriginal law and policy in Canada. Issues arising around natural resource extraction and allocation, together with constitutional obligations rooted in treaty and aboriginal rights, the honour of the Crown and duties of consultation and accommodation often lead to complex economic and social arrangements.

Please join us from June 14-15 in Saskatoon to discuss emerging issues alongside best practices and lessons learned in this increasingly important area of aboriginal law.

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Aboriginal Estate Planning and Administration - February 7, 2012

In case you missed it, the recording can be purchased on the event webpage. To purchase the recording, click on the blue 'REGISTER NOW' button.


First Nations’ Elections Act, welcomed – with changes

The CBA supports passage of Bill S-6, First Nations’ Elections Act, with amendments to enhance the governance of First Nations and ensure elections are conducted fairly. The CBA’s six-page letter to the Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples makes several recommendations, including that Bill S-6 be amended to narrow the discretion of the Minister to intrude on self-governance for First Nations, and to allow First Nations to develop their own internal dispute mechanisms or appeal processes.

Aimée Craft, Chair of the National Aboriginal Law Section, presented the CBA’s views to the Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples in late February.

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Join the National Aboriginal Law Section listserv!

Members are strongly encouraged to join the National Aboriginal Law Section listserv. This is an ideal way to keep abreast of Section activities and to network and exchange ideas with leading practitioners who share your interests. Membership is free to all Section members. Active participation is more than welcome, but membership involves no time commitment.

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In order to join a listserv you must be a member of the relevant CBA Section. Please contact your Branch if you wish to join the Aboriginal Law Section.


Recent Newsletter

Aboriginal Writes (November 2011)

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Professional Development 

  • Missed a conference? See the Aboriginal Law Section PD archive or purchase course materials through the CBA Store.

Meetings

Meetings

  • Saturday, April 30, 2011 (Winnipeg, MB)

Resources

Newsletters

The Section is currently looking for articles for its next newsletter. If you would like to contribute to the next edition of Aboriginal Writes,  please contact us at CBA Newsletters
 
Past issues of Aboriginal Writes can be found on the Newsletter page.


Mandate

Mandate

Law and practice of aboriginal law, including:

  • federal and provincial legislation relating to aboriginal people;
  • aboriginal and treaty rights, including native land claims;
  • constitutional reform;
  • administration of justice; and
  • traditional aboriginal law and selected matters.

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