What happens when Indigenous legal orders and Canadian court orders intersect? Explore the British Columbia Court of Appeal's decision in R v Chief Dsta'hyl and its implications for Indigenous law, legal pluralism, governance, and constitutional law in Canada.

The Manitoba Court of King's Bench recognized a Section 35 Aboriginal right to self-government over child and family services, marking an important development in Indigenous constitutional law and child welfare in Canada. This case review examines the Court's reasoning, class certification, and broader implications.

WLGL legal counsel Casey Caines, Hero Laird, and Megan Reti were honoured to present at the Big Thinking Summit 2026, contributing to national conversations on Indigenous law, community-embedded research, and ethical partnerships. The summit provided an opportunity to share WLGL's work and learn alongside scholars from across the country.

The Alberta Court of King’s Bench found that Alberta independence would violate the Constitution by contravening Treaties between the Canadian Crown and First Nations in Treaties 6, 7 and 8.