Callison & Hanna

Our Services

Our clients are our practice. Celebrating 30 years of representing Indigenous governments in a wide range of legal matters with a specialization in finding creative solutions and negotiating forward-looking agreements. 

TREATY Negotiation

  • Comprehensive Treaty Negotiations

  • Self-Government Agreements

  • Co-Management Agreements
  • Interim Land Protection Measures

  • Implementation of Treaty Measures

Band Governance

  • Band Bylaws and Resolutions

  • Election & Membership Codes

  • Decision-Making Policies

  • Financial Administration Laws

Specific Claims

  • Precedent Setting Cases
  • Research & Submission of Claims

  • Negotiation & Settlement of Claims

  • Tribunal Preparations & Hearing

General Counsel

  • Indigenous Nations & Communities

  • Regional & Provincial Indigenous Associations

  • Indigenous Businesses & Organizations

Self-Determination

  • UNDRIP Implementation
  • Government to Government Relations

  • Co-Management & Regulatory Decision-Making

  • Devolution of Power

Impact Benefit & Participation Agreements

  • Strategic Planning & Negotiation 

  • Community Ratification Processes

  • Implementation of Agreements

  • Trust Implementation & Management

Economic Development

  • Business Opportunities

  • Incorporations, Joint Ventures, & Partnerships

  • Buying & Selling Businesses

  • Equity participation and Legacy Agreements

Recognition & Reconciliation

  • Strategic Planning &  Negotiation

  • FPIC & Shared decision-making

  • Resource revenue sharing

  • Consultation & Accommodation

Employment

  • Employment Agreements

  • Professional Services Contracts

  • Employment and Privacy Policies

  • Discipline, and Termination

  • Wrongful Dismissal Defence

Reserve Development

  • Land Use Policy and Codes

  • Reserve Land Designations

  • Leases, Permits, & Rights-of-Way

  • Additions to Reserve

Regulatory Participation

  • Environmental Policies

  • Joint Regulatory Agreements

  • Participation & Funding Agreement

  • Incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge & Laws

Society

  • Constitution & Bylaw Structuring

  • Contribution Agreements

  • Governance Policies