Our writing seeks to explain the legal and historical basis for our clients' Indigenous rights and is intended for Indigenous, non-Indigenous and academic audiences.

Publications

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"If ever there was a book that needed to be in every school, library, and bookshop in Canada, it's Indigenous Rights in One Minute. Bruce McIvor’s ability to make the information accessible to a broad, non-legal audience will help dispel myths, clarify misunderstandings, and give Canadians the tools they need to help advance reconciliation.”
—Dr. Pamela Palmater, author of Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence
"According to Treaty Elders the word for ‘truth’ in nêhiyawêwin is tâpwêwin, which means “speaking with precision and accuracy.” While many legal texts are accurate, they lack Bruce McIvor’s precise understanding of what Indigenous peoples need to know about Indigenous rights. This book is tâpwêwin. "
— Dr. Kathy Walker, Treaty Commissioner, Saskatchewan

"This a great book. I highly recommend it to those who want to gain an understanding about Indigenous Peoples and Canadian law without going to law school. The book goes beyond Canadian law and looks at Indigenous law as well. It is easy to read and understand and has the added chapter summaries of "Why it Matters." I definitely recommend this book.”
– Bev Sellars, author of Price Paid: The Fight for First Nations Survival
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Indigenous-owned
- Goodminds (Brantford, ON)
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- Massy Books (Vancouver, BC)
- Raven Reads
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Independent bookstores
- Audrey's Books
- Pages Books (Calgary, AB)
- L’eugélionne (Montreal, QC)
- Barely Bruised Books (Ottawa, ON)
- Tidewater Books (Sackville, NS)
- Turning the Tide (Saskatoon, SK)
- People's Co-op Bookstore (Vancouver, BC)
- Bolen Books (Victoria, BC)
- Munro's Books (Victoria, BC)
- Yellowknife Book Cellar (Yellowknife, NWT)
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First Peoples Law is the author of Indigenous Peoples and the Law in Canada: Cases and Commentary. Previously authored by legendary law professor Shin Imai for over two decades, the book includes hundreds of annotations of significant court decisions and federal legislation regarding Indigenous rights in Canada.
We hope it continues to be a useful resource for Indigenous Peoples defending and advancing their rights across the country.
The 2024 edition of Indigenous Peoples and the Law in Canada is available here from Thomson Reuters.