This case started with charges against two Métis hunters and ended with a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling that shaped the future of Métis rights in Canada.
We’re thrilled to congratulate Christopher Devlin on being recognized by Best Lawyers® as a top lawyer in Aboriginal Law for the 7th year in a row, reflecting his outstanding contributions and commitment to the field!
We were thrilled to have Jeremy Coleman, a UVIC law student, join us this summer at Sequoia. His time with us was so rewarding that he will be returning in the fall to complete his articles.
Sequoia Legal firm partner Kajia Whelan examines the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision and the implications on the Crown's fiduciary duty regarding annuity payments to the Anishinaabe people under the Robinson-Huron and Robinson-Superior Treaties of 1850.
While the decision involves a technical review of the Wildlife Act and administrative law principles, it also represents a significant affirmation of Indigenous peoples' relationship with their ancestral lands.