At DD West LLP, we can provide expertise on a number of Aboriginal-related legal issues and procedures.

What is Aboriginal Law? Aboriginal Law refers to the governance and relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Crown, approached with respect for Indigenous histories and lived experiences across Canada.

DD West can provide expertise on a number of Aboriginal-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.