January 21 - 27, 2026

Right now, the Churchill River Diversion works against nature. The river has a rhythm, the diversion operates in opposition to that rhythm.
- Chief Doreen Spence, Tataskweyak Cree Nation

OFF THE BOOKSHELF

There is no choice but to endure. There is no other way than to renounce self-doubt. It is the time of the Dawning in more ways than one. The sun can rise, and so can I.
Tanya Tagaq, Split Tooth (2018)

2025 Scholarship Recipients

We're excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Indigenous Law Student Scholarship. Congratulations to the winner Julie Albert, finalist Emily Sabourin, and honourable mention Joshua Gandier. Thank you to everyone who applied and we're looking forward to carrying it on again next year.

Meet the Recipients

Indigenous Rights in One Minute

Bruce McIvor provides the answers and context to support a thoughtful and respectful national conversation about reconciliation and the fulfillment of Canada’s commitment to a better future for Indigenous people.

Residential School Reading List

We are providing a list of resources for anyone looking to get informed about the truth of Residential Schools shared by Survivors across the country. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list. We would welcome any feedback or recommendations.

READING LIST

First Peoples Lawcast

Check out our podcast featuring conversations on the defence of Indigenous rights.

LISTEN HERE

First Peoples Law Report

Your weekly news update on Indigenous rights from First Peoples Law.

Who We Are

First Peoples Law LLP is a law firm dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We work closely with First Nations to defend their Aboriginal title, rights and Treaty rights, uphold their Indigenous laws and governance and ensure economic prosperity for their members.

CHAT WITH US

Bruce McIvor

Dr. Bruce McIvor, lawyer and historian, is senior partner at First Peoples Law LLP. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Allard School of Law where he teaches the constitutional law of Aboriginal and Treaty rights. A member of the bar in British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario, Bruce is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading practitioner of Aboriginal law in Canada. Bruce's ancestors took Métis scrip at Red River in Manitoba. He holds a law degree, a Ph.D. in Aboriginal and environmental history, is a Fulbright Scholar and author of two books on Indigenous rights: Indigenous Rights in One Minute: What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation (2025) and Standoff: Why Reconciliation Fails Indigenous People and How to Fix It (2021). He is a member of the Manitoba Métis Federation.

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January 21 - 27, 2026

This week’s edition includes international law, intergovernmental relations, emergency management, commercial fishing and more.

IN THE NEWS

National news featured First Nations policing

International law was front and center in Labrador

In Nova Scotia, economic development was a top story

Intergovernmental relations made the news in Quebec

In Ontario, Indigenous business topped the news

Sturgeon and emergency management made headlines in Manitoba

In Alberta, water protection was the top story

BC headlines featured DRIPA, heritage conservation, a landslide warning, major projects, and commercial fishing

FPL IN THE NEWS

Check out these recent interviews featuring First Peoples Law’s Bruce McIvor discussing DRIPA, reconciliation, Indigenous rights and more

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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