Posts by Emma Powell
West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation: Port Shirt Program
In September, we had the pleasure of featuring one of our community partners, the West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation (WCK), and all the incredible work they are doing. You can find the full update on our website. One of WCK’s innovative initiatives is the Port Shirt Program, which was conceived by Cameron, a young boy…
Read MoreA New Initiative for First Nation Equity Ownership
The Canadian Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has introduced the Indigenous Equity Initiative (IEI), a lending program designed to enable First Nations to become equity owners of infrastructure assets situated on their traditional territories. Filling a Crucial Gap This initiative provides First Nations with the essential upfront capital required to purchase equity stakes in major infrastructure projects.…
Read MoreTyson Lamarsh Recognized as a 2023 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyer Under 40
Join us in celebrating Tyson Lamarsh and his well-deserved recognition as a 2023 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers Under 40! 🌟 Tyson, a principal and co-lead of our Indigenous Law Group, has devoted his legal career to representing Indigenous Nations as a trusted advisor, skilled negotiator, and dedicated ally. His practice focuses on supporting our…
Read MoreRob Miller receives the 2023 Waterstone MacKay Canada’s Most Admired CEO Social Purpose Innovator Award
Since 2009, Rob has built MT+Co.’s presence within the legal community on the foundation that a law firm can care about sharing values with clients and can boldly say its purpose is to help people do good things. Fourteen years later, the firm has grown, but our purpose has remained the same. Under Rob’s leadership,…
Read MoreRob Miller and Jim Titerle Recognized in Who’s Who Legal’s 2023 Guide
MT+Co.’s Rob Miller and Jim Titerle have been recognized by Who’s Who Legal. Jim has received recognition as a National and Global Leader, Recommended in Environment (2023). Rob has received recognition as a National Leader, Recommended in Climate Change (2023). Those recommended in WWL’s guide are among a select group of individuals recognized as leaders…
Read MoreMT+Co. Invests in Accessible Legal Services
Introducing NW Notaries + Lawyers: Accessible and Affordable Legal Solutions for Real People MT+Co. is excited to announce our recent acquisition of NW Notaries + Lawyers (NWNL), a reputable New Westminster firm whose vision is to provide accessible and affordable legal solutions directly to real people. This vision arose from our experience in launching MT…
Read MoreMT+Co. Recognized again as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2024
MT+Co. has been named one of Canada’s Best Law Firms by The Globe and Mail for the third year in a row, in the category of Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Law. Since 2009, our relationships with our clients have kept us inspired, motivated, and engaged. We feel grateful and fortunate to be in the position to share ideas,…
Read MoreMerle Alexander, KC, is recognized in BIV’s BC500 for the third year in a row!
Merle Alexander, KC, is recognized in BIV’s BC500 for the third year in a row in the category of Professional Services, Indigenous Rights! BC500 recognizes BC’s accomplished, successful, and engaged individuals across more than 50 categories of industries and occupations. Merle is from the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation and holds the Hereditary Chief name, Lagax’niitsk.…
Read MoreMT+Co. Open for Business in Kelowna, BC
MT+Co. has arrived in Kelowna! Since 2009, we’ve been honored to serve Indigenous Nations at the forefront of reconciliation and forward-thinking businesses in Vancouver. In 2021, we expanded by opening our Victoria office. Now, more than 14 years after we first opened our doors in Gastown, we are thrilled to officially announce that Sasha Platz,…
Read MoreCommunity Partner Feature – Helicopters Without Borders
Helicopters Without Borders (HWB) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting remote communities and populations affected by natural disasters, inefficient supply chains, geographical challenges, and poor transportation infrastructure by offering innovative air transportation solutions. At the core of HWB’s mission is the endeavor to bridge healthcare providers with underserved communities that have limited or no…
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