A proud member of the Mi'kmaq community, Bernd Christmas knows the issues affecting Canada's Indigenous peoples. Working with a team of dedicated multi-disciplinary professionals, Bernd's primary goal has always been economic development for First Nations and working with communities and businesses to negotiate agreements beneficial for all parties involved.
His success lies in building on the innovations of today while at the same time, incorporating Indigenous knowledge based on the principles of conservation, sustainability of resources and reverence for the lands and the waters.
Bernd Christmas' passion for supporting the progress of the Indigenous population is a cornerstone of his work at Cassels Brock. His ideals supported by The Honourable David Peterson, a former Premier of Ontario and a senior partner of Cassels Brock, widely respected for his support of reconciliation and strong relationships and high standing with governmental, industry and Aboriginal leaders.
"Bernd Christmas led his community [Membertou First
Nations] in the direction of being a truly sovereign nation and
it's exciting to know that other communities can now receive
guidance to do the same,"
says William Cortis
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