What We Do
Provides a forum for the exchange of views and experiences for lawyers who deal with aboriginal issues for First Nations, industry and all levels of government, including self-governments.

Self-government, land claims, treaty rights and native business ventures are among the intriguing and sometimes controversial topics tackled by this Section. Keep on top of the political, social and economic developments and opportunities involving Canada's Aboriginal communities.

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Articles of Interest
Access articles of interest published in BarTalk and on CBA PracticeLink.

Section Executive
Access contact information for the current executive members for this Section.

Upcoming Section Meetings
Access notices for upcoming Section meetings, including date, speaker, topic, and location.

Section Minutes
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Section Memorandums
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Section Annual Reports
Annual reports provide a review of the Section activities for the year, including speakers and topics, special events, and resolutions.

Section Papers
Many interesting and informative papers are presented at Section meetings. As a benefit of CBA membership, Section papers are available online for members to access.

Section Listservs
Participate in discussions via email with fellow CBA members, tapping into a trusted source of expertise in a new way. All CBA members are welcome to participate in their Section's listserv. Send an email to webmaster@bccba.org to join today! Read the CBA Code of Conduct for CBABC Listservs.

Section Submissions
CBA members and professional staff are actively involved in the development of government policy and law reform, lobbying on matters identified by members or responding to government initiatives. Click here to access the BC Branch archive of submissions to government or click here to access the CBA archive of submissions to government.

National Aboriginal Law Section
Law and practice of Aboriginal Law, including federal and provincial legislation relating to aboriginal people; aboriginal and treaty rights, including native land claims; constitutional reform; administration of justice; and traditional aboriginal law and selected matters. Read more.