Aboriginal Consultation and Indigenous Law
We recognize that, for all our clients involved in environmental and regulatory processes, there is a shared opportunity and challenge to meaningfully respect and reconcile the rights of Indigenous peoples. Meadows Law has extensive experience in the development and implementation of the processes to address Aboriginal consultation and accommodation requirements. Additionally, we have the background to support the implementation of both historical and modern land claims. Having provided advice to Indigenous groups, corporations and tribunals, our practice is informed through a variety of perspectives.
Reconciliation for Indigenous Peoples
In the past, cases have occurred where Indigenous Peoples have sacrificed their interests unnecessarily. This can happen when resources and the means of asserting Indigenous rights are inadequate. Meadows Law can help focus resources on those matters that are most important and have the most long-term significance.
We have had the great opportunity of supporting Indigenous Peoples as they realize their short-term and long-term visions for the future of their people.
Aboriginal Consultation For Corporations
Modern corporate responsibility requires that corporations understand their roles and responsibilities, with respect to the rights and interests of Indigenous communities and land interests. For companies, long-term vision necessitates proactive communication and involvement with Indigenous Peoples.
Should a corporation have an acute problem, such as reaching an impasse during a regulatory process or breakdown of communications in an individual case, Meadows Law can help develop a new approach to move the situation forward.
We are also available to assist corporations seeking partnership with Aboriginal interests so both parties can explore economic benefits, joint ventures, and delivering sustained benefits to communities.
Lastly, Meadows Law is available to support reconciliation, in a substantive way, that moves beyond a single project and becomes a long-term goal of the organization.
Meadows Law regularly works with Indigenous Peoples, and we spend considerable time in Northern communities working on critical cases.
Aboriginal Consultation For Government
We provide training for frontline staff involved in the regulatory process in terms of roles, responsibilities, and obligations within the context of Aboriginal consultation.
Importantly, we are involved in the development of consultation plans associated with policy and legislative changes.
Our experience also comprises development and implementation of modern treaties and Aboriginal land claims. This extends to contributing to the development of land use frameworks that reflect Aboriginal interests and concerns.
Finally, Meadows Law can provide assistance for Government bodies so that it may work collaboratively with Aboriginal and other stakeholders on process improvements or individual issues.
Aboriginal Consultation For Lawyers
Meadows Law can be engaged by firms in both corporate and commercial law, that require support in developing partnerships with Indigenous participants for regulatory processes or commercial arrangement.
We are happy to work with your clients to provide specialist advice in a way that is respectful of your on-going client relationships
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Our focus for our clients is to provide strategic legal advice that fully reflects their context. If you require support in the areas of environmental law, aboriginal law or administrative law we would be happy to connect with you.