Aboriginal Law

LexisNexis Canada provides authoritative resources on Aboriginal law, encompassing key issues such as Indigenous rights, treaties, and self-governance. This area of law plays a crucial role in defining relationships and resolving disputes among Indigenous communities, governments, and other stakeholders.

Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:
- Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970, including the case report Canadian Native Law Reporter
- Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970
- Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions including the Canada Specific Claims Tribunal and the Alberta Metis Settlements Appeal Tribunal.

Secondary Materials

Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals. The Aboriginal law collection includes:
- The Law of Treaties Between the Crown and Aboriginal Peoples (McCabe)
- Legal Issues on Indigenous Economic Development (Hanna)
- Modern First Nations Legislation Annotated (Beynon, Bouchard, Chambers, Jacques, Ouchterlony)
- Business Implications of Aboriginal Law (Newman)
- Indigenous Law Journal

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Aboriginal law, there are several relevant volumes including Aboriginal, Constitutional, Expropriation, Forestry and more.

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.

International Content also available:

Canadian lawyers practicing Aboriginal law can gain valuable comparative insights from the Australia and New Zealand Primary Law Collection and Halsbury’s® Laws of Australia, which offer authoritative case law and commentary on Indigenous rights, native title, and customary law — supporting legal strategy and understanding of reconciliation and sovereignty issues.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools from 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.

This content helps legal professionals draft with confidence, manage disputes efficiently, and stay compliant with evolving Indigenous law practices.
 
The content spans multiple modules, including Capital Markets and M&A, Commercial law, Corporate and Private M&A, Employment, Family Law, and Finance. A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in navigating legal, regulatory, and constitutional matters affecting Indigenous individuals and communities. It offers:

85+ Practice Notes, Precedents, Checklists, and Tables, including:

- Customary Care Agreement
- Funding Agreement
- Diversity and Inclusivity Policy (Company)

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies:

- Guidance on consultation obligations under the Constitution
- Clause-level insights on inclusivity in corporate governance, customary care arrangements and multi-party cultural agreements

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Indigenous Resource Kit
 

Canadian Legislative PULSE®

Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions.

Bill Tracking

With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Canadian Legislative PULSE® delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for navigating consultation duties, land management, and Indigenous governance.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Aboriginal law is shaped by evolving legislation across Canada. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key laws to monitor include:
- An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (Federal)
- First Nations Fiscal Management Act (Federal)
- Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management Act (Federal)
- Treaty Land Entitlement Acts (various provinces)

Legal News

Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:

Real-Time Legal News:

Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events — often within 24 hours — across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients — so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Access to Justice Newsletter for insights on this topic.