Indigenous Oral History in the Courts Indigenous oral history conveys information that has been passed down from generation to generation. When oral history is presented as evidence in Canadians courts, it goes against the general rule against hearsay. This creates...
How to Advance Economic Reconciliation through Business Partnership Agreements
DGW Law helps Indigenous communities and their business partners negotiate agreements that advance economic reconciliation by fostering productive business relationships based on, among other things, mutual respect, clarity around financial terms and protection/use of Indigenous intellectual property and heritage, and innovative provisions relating to capacity building, cultural initiatives and dispute resolution.
Below are some tips for clients and practitioners on drafting partnership agreements to advance economic reconciliation and help prevent expensive disputes.
Legal Ethics and First Nation Economic Development: A Duty to Move from Colonialism to Reconciliation
Legal Ethics and First Nation Economic Development: A Duty to Move from Colonialism to Reconciliation Prepared by: Christopher Devlin and Peter Nyhuus Presented at: Canadian Institute’s Indigenous Consultation BC conference September 19th, 2017, Prince George, BC For...