What does a lawyer in this area do?
Lawyers in this area act for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit clients and organizations on treaty and Aboriginal rights, land and governance, consultation, and negotiations with government and industry.
The work draws on constitutional protections and federal legislation together with provincial law, so it often spans both levels of government.
Ask about the firm's experience with the specific communities and issues you're dealing with, and its track record in negotiation as well as litigation. You can confirm any lawyer's standing with the law society in your province before you retain them.