April 22 - 28, 2026

The inherent pre-existing rights of First Nations are part of, and are protected by, international human rights law. They cannot be suspended, amended or paused.
- National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Assembly of First Nations

OFF THE BOOKSHELF

speak to me
a season to be free
dewdrops on the flowers
brings may showers
Elder Marjorie Muise, “SPRING” (2025)

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.

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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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April 22 - 28, 2026

This week’s edition includes the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, environmental protection, mining, renewable energy and more.

IN THE NEWS

National news featured the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, backsliding on Indigenous rights, and federal politics

Environmental protection, a court challenge, and treaty rights made the news in BC

In the Yukon, mining continues to be a top story

Electoral representation topped the headlines in Alberta

In Saskatchewan, an archaeological discovery was front and centre

Wildfire management continues to be in the spotlight in Manitoba

In Ontario, renewable energy, pushback on major project legislation, and healthcare access were top stories

Calls for consultation garnered attention in Nova Scotia

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

OFF THE BOOKSHELF

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