How might the SCC's Wolastoqey decision impact the Cowichan Tribes appeal? Sequoia’s Christopher Devlin and Kajia Whelan consider the distinctions between these very different cases and what lies ahead.
The Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to the Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia’s application to appeal Gitxaala v. British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 2025 BCCA 430.
Sequoia Legal firm partner Lorenzo Rose and articling student Jeremy Coleman examine the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision that affirms the duty to consult, even in the absence of an active Aboriginal Title claim.
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.
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.