JESSIMAN LAW
Supporting Economic Reconciliation
through the development of agreements designed to promote long-term growth, strong business relationships, community wellness and cultural connection.
Indigenous Economic Development
Stacey assists Indigenous communities and Industry partners in negotiating a wide range of agreements relating to business opportunities in traditional territories.
Stacey is committed to supporting economic reconciliation and relationship building by helping Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients negotiate a variety of important financial, resource stewardship, capacity building, employment, cultural and other benefits through business and economic development arrangements with government and industry across a wide variety of sectors.
Stacey specializes in helping Indigenous business groups ensure sustainable economic development through careful development of appropriate business structures and corporate governance policies. She also helps Indigenous business groups create clarity around profit distribution and financial reporting. She focuses on ensuring the legal documents she drafts are clear and concise and reflect the values, culture and language of each unique community.
Stacey also offers training for economic development shareholders and directors on corporate governance best practices.
Stacey has in-depth knowledge about and regularly advises on international, federal and provincial laws/policies relating to Indigenous Peoples -- including UNDRIP, Canada's Indian Act, Income Tax Act and TRC Final Report, BC's DRIPA and related Action Plan, and US legislation including NAGPRA.
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