The Law of Indigenous Ownership and Projects is the first resource published that focuses exclusively on the development of Indigenous-owned projects – a multi-disciplinary field that includes Aboriginal law, land, corporate, tax, regulatory and other legal considerations.

The text will quickly become an essential resource for practitioners, policy-makers, researchers, educators, and students interested in Aboriginal rights and issues, business, and resource and project development

“Of particular value, the authors offer guidance on the evolution of engagement between industry and Indigenous communities, from minimal notifications to benefits-agreement partnerships to increasingly equity-based co-ownership and majority ownership. Through these newer models of engagement, we can begin to repair mistrust and historical harms and pursue mutually beneficial solutions. I believe that equity ownership of major projects in Canada by Indigenous communities is indeed the future, and increasingly the present, of natural resources development and infrastructure projects.” – JP Gladhu, Indigenous business leader and Principal of Mokw ateh.

Topics Addressed in this New Book

The Law of Indigenous Ownership and Projects, available in hardbound and Proview ebook formats, includes the following chapters:

Landscape of Indigenous-Owned Projects
Aboriginal Law Considerations, addressing constitutional status, historical and modern treaties, aboriginal rights and title, the Crown’s duty to consult, and jurisdictional considerations
Land Considerations, discussing Aboriginal title lands, the implications of modern and historical treaties, and reserve lands
Agreements Between Indigenous Communities and Industry, including the negotiation and content of benefit and equity agreements addressing environmental protections, economic and business development, financial considerations, employment, and equity investment. The authors address industry-specific examples of such agreements relating to mining, hydro power and linear infrastructure.
Tax and Corporate Considerations, including Indian Act and Income Tax Act exemptions, and common business structures applicable to Indigenous-owned projects
Regulatory Considerations, including the Crown’s duty to consult, Indigenous review processes, and reviews under the Impact Assessment Act, Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management Act, and First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act
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