Counsel sheet - Hearings 41516 and 41644
Monday December 8, 2025 and Tuesday December 9, 2025
Nisga’a Nation, as represented by the Nisga’a Lisims Government v. Malii also known as Glen Williams, et al.
(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)
- and between -
Skii km Lax Ha, also known as Darlene Simpson, also known as Chief Simpson, on behalf of herself and, in her capacity as Tsetsaut/Skii km Lax Ha Hereditary Chief, et al. v. Malii also known as Glen Williams, et al.
(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)
| Counsel | Parties represented | Time allowed |
|---|---|---|
|
Micah Clark Brianne Paulin Amanda Miller Miranda Sharpe |
For the Appellant (41516) Nisga’a Nation, as represented by the Nisga’a Lisims Government |
90 minutes
(To be shared amongst the Appellants) |
|
Ryan Beaton Mark C. Power Madeleine MacKenzie Perri Ravon |
For the Appellants (41644) Skii km Lax Ha, also known as Darlene Simpson, also known as Chief Simpson, on behalf of herself and, in her capacity as Tsetsaut/Skii km Lax Ha Hereditary Chief, et al. |
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|
David Schulze Peter R. Grant, K.C. Ax Dii Sagan T’sep Diane H. Soroka Maryse Décarie-Daigneault |
For the Respondents (41516-41644) Malii also known as Glen Williams, et al. |
90 minutes
(To be shared amongst the Respondents) |
|
BJ Wray Roy Lee Ainslie Harvey |
For the Respondent (41516-41644) Attorney General of Canada |
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Keith B. Bergner Marie-Sophie Poulin Michelle Casey Abbey Fortin |
For the Respondent (41516-41644) His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia |
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| Day 1 | 3h00 | |
| Counsel | Parties represented | Time allowed |
|---|---|---|
|
Andrew Lokan Sonia Patel |
For the Intervener (41516-41644) Congress of Aboriginal Peoples |
5 minutes |
|
Alexander DeParde Jason T. Madden Alexandria Winterburn |
For the Intervener (41516-41644) Métis Nation of Ontario |
5 minutes |
|
Eamon Murphy Julian Riddell |
For the Intervener (41516-41644) Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg |
5 minutes |
|
Oliver Pulleyblank Katie Duke |
For the Intervener (41516-41644) West Moberly First Nations |
5 minutes |
|
Nick Saunders Carly Fox Jasen Erbeznik |
For the Intervener (41516-41644) Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs |
5 minutes |
|
Natalia Sudeyko Lisa C. Glowacki Kate Oja |
For the Interveners (41516-41644) First Nations of the Maa-Nulth Treaty Society, et al. |
5 minutes |
|
David Paterson |
For the Intervener (41516-41644) Niist, William (Bill) Blackwater on his own behalf and on behalf of the Northern Gitxsan Chiefs |
5 minutes |
|
Simon Sigler Sarah Jadis |
For the Intervener (41516-41644) Yellowknives Dene First Nation |
5 minutes |
|
Krista Nerland Jesse Abell Victoria Wicks |
For the Interveners (41516-41644) Wabun Tribal Council, et al. |
5 minutes |
|
Dominique Nouvet |
For the Intervener (41516) Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs |
5 minutes |
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Nuri G. Frame Lilianne Cadieux-Shaw Jamie Arbeau Kate Blomfield |
For the Interveners (41516) Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation, et al. |
5 minutes |
|
Claire E. Hunter, K.C. Paul S. Jon Murray N. Trachtenberg Genevieve Y. Benoit |
For the Interveners (41516) Manitoba Métis Federation, et al. |
5 minutes |
|
Graeme Cook Renée Pelletier Jaclyn McNamara |
For the Interveners (41644) Matawaskiyak (Madawaska Maliseet First Nation), et al. |
5 minutes |
|
BettyAnn Marcoux Courtenay Jack John Gailus |
For the Interveners (41644) Chief Petra A’Huille, et al. |
5 minutes |
| Reply (41516) | 5 minutes | |
| Reply (41644) | 5 minutes | |
| Day 2 | 1h20 | |
| Total (all days) | 4h20 | |
Please note that this is the most final version of the counsel sheet and that there may have been changes made not reflected on this counsel sheet.
Date modified: 2025-11-26