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 tax 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.