So, not just a violation of the division of powers, but of the separation of powers: empowering the government both to defy federal law and sidestep the Alberta legislature! Alberta sovereignty act would give cabinet unilateral powers to change laws cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…

The latest issue (vol 73) of University of New Brunswick Law Journal is now available on CanLII! Featuring content by Asad Kiyani, Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly, Howie Kislowicz, Benjamin Berger, Ryan Beaton, Naiomi Metallic, Greg Bowley, Ashleigh Keall, Kerri Froc, and many more! #legalcommentary zcu.io/7C7C

With Ryan Beaton and Josh Nichols, some thoughts on Aboriginal title and Indigenous jurisdiction papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…

Legal education of the very best kind. Inaugural ⁦UCalgary Law⁩ field course on modern treaties and Indigenous self-government has been a thrill for all of us, including ⁦Robert Hamilton⁩ and Prof Josh Nichols. Much learning and much gratitude. 🙏

New on CanLII: "The Future of Treaty Interpretation in Yahey v British Columbia: Clarification on Cumulative Effects, Common Intentions, and Treaty Infringement" by Robert Hamilton (Robert Hamilton) and Nicholas P. Ettinger; featured in @RDO_OLR vol 54 no 1 zurl.co/uQVh

New Post: Wait, What!? What the Supreme Court Actually Said in the IAA Reference ablawg.ca/2023/10/16/wai…

Some thoughts about the IAA Reference and a missed opportunity to provide clarity on important issues re s91(24) and s35.

Big decision - the SCC holds that An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families is constitutional in a unanimous decision. scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-cs…

New Post: Legislative Reconciliation and Indigenous Rights of Self-Government: Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families ablawg.ca/2024/02/20/leg…

Summary of the recent SCC decision on Indigenous Child and Family Services legislation. A few posts to follow digging into the reasoning in more detail.

Albert'a sovereignty act apparently used as a model in Utah. Will be interesting to see how moves like this work in different constitutional contexts cnn.com/2024/02/19/us/…

And we’re back! What a delight and privilege it is to be back in the Yukon w ⁦Robert Hamilton⁩ teaching this year’s ⁦UCalgary Law⁩ intensive course on Modern Treaties and Indigenous Self-Government. We’re off to a wonderful start with a great program ahead. 🙏

Unparalleled ⁦⁩classrooms North of 60. Week two of ⁦UCalgary Law⁩ Yukon course is underway and nothing short of amazing. A joy to be here with these engaged students and Profs Josh Nichols and ⁦Robert Hamilton⁩

My take on what the scc's decision in "Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families" means for provinces

The Tsilhqot'in Nation has launched an online cultural awareness course: tsilhqotin.ca/tsilhqotin-lau… #education #canadianhistory

17 years ago today the UN General Assembly adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. A 🧵⤵️ on some key commitments in the government of Canada's UNDRIP implementation Action Plan. #UNDRIP #UNDeclaration #indigenousrights

A new article from me, "Can a “Moderate Livelihood” Fishery Reflect the Legal Pluralism of the Treaties of Peace and Friendship?" journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/JNBS…

New Post: Teaching Dickson v Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation ablawg.ca/2025/03/13/tea…