The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and MLT Aikins are pleased to announce the opening of a new MLT Aikins office at 131 Aspen Place on the Nation's Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve.
The 2,400 square-foot office is located in Saskatoon's Sutherland Business District and includes lawyer offices, a boardroom and space for gatherings and ceremony. The location is intended to support the rapid growth of the firm's Indigenous practice area, while demonstrating that the firm is committed to Indigenous business and governance outcomes.
"We are excited about the opening of our new office on the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation's urban reserve and the opportunity to increase our participation in the vibrant economic community that is developing there. Our new on-reserve office will be a meeting place for lawyers, legal staff and participants in the Saskatchewan Indigenous business community," said Aaron Runge, managing partner of MLT Aikins.
"Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and our Council were very pleased that MLT Aikins chose to open an office on-reserve. Our Nation has a long-term relationship with the firm and we are excited to see how our relationship continues to grow and thrive in the future," said Chief Kelly Wolfe of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation.
The members of the MLT Aikins Indigenous practice area provide a high level of focused knowledge and work collaboratively with the firm's other practice areas to bring our clients the benefits of a full-service business law firm with a significant understanding of the unique issues facing Indigenous communities.
About Muskeg Lake Cree Nation
Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is signatory to Treaty No. 6, comprised of approximately 2,350 citizens. As a community, the citizens of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation proudly maintain their nehiyaw language, culture and heritage. The Nation's veterans have played a significant role in how the community has developed and are honoured for their ongoing service and contributions. The Nation stewards a total of 35,123 acres of urban and rural lands, including the Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve located in Sutherland. The Nation's lands are used for community living, agriculture, recreation and business.