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Indigenous

DD West can provide expertise on a number of Indigenous-related legal issues and procedures, including:

  • Specific Treaties and the Indian Act, including land control issues, leasing, designations, permits, and security on land.
  • Taxation, including fuel, tobacco, retail sales and income taxes.
  • Property security provisions under the Indian Act, including exemptions respecting seizure, garnishment and attachment.
  • Band election and government issues.
  • Creation and establishment of new reserves and additions to reserves.
  • Negotiation, implementation, and processing of Treaty land entitlement claims, flooding claims, and other land claims.
  • Negotiation, development, and implementation of natural resource agreements respecting forestry and hydro electric development.
  • Negotiation and development of agreements between First Nations and municipalities.
  • Banking and lending issues for First Nation capital corporations and the negotiation of loans from financial institutions to First Nations.
  • Corporate, commercial, and taxi advice to First Nations, Tribal Councils, First Nations corporations, and individuals.
  • Gaming and lottery negotiations between Manitoba and First Nations.
  • Labour and employment law in representing First Nations and Tribal Councils with respect to employee complaints; federal and provincial labour board and court hearings; and general advice on labour and employment matters including contracts (both employment and collective), sexual harassment and unlawful termination.
  • Self-government negotiations between First Nations, Canada and Manitoba.

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