Keith is a trusted negotiator and litigator who helps clients
navigate complex legal frameworks at the intersection of Aboriginal,
environmental and natural resources law. As an Indigenous lawyer, he is
passionate about working with Indigenous communities, governments and
organizations to reach innovative solutions that protect their rights and
advance their self-determination, environmental and economic development goals.
Keith is a member of the firm’s Indigenous Practice, Energy, Environmental Law, Infrastructure and Litigation Groups. He assists clients in advancing their rights, interests and
jurisdiction in areas such as project environmental assessments, permitting and
other regulatory processes. Keith has been recognized as “one to watch” (2025) by Best
Lawyers in the area of Aboriginal law.
Keith regularly provides advice on Aboriginal and Treaty
rights matters, including the duty to consult and accommodate, as well as on the
development, advancement and implementation of negotiation and litigation
strategies for recognition of Indigenous rights. Additionally, Keith advises on
modern-day treaties, equity and impact-benefit agreements and government-to-government
negotiations.
Keith is an experienced administrative law litigator. He
has argued judicial reviews, interventions and appeals in trial and appellate
courts across the country, including the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal
and Supreme Court of Canada. Keith has also appeared before various regulatory
bodies and tribunals.
Prior to joining Aird & Berlis, Keith
practised at a large international law firm where he specialized in Aboriginal
law. Before that, Keith clerked with the Court of Appeal for British Columbia in 2017-2018
and was a legal intern at an international transportation and logistics
company, working on environmental assessment and Aboriginal law matters.
Keith is a member of the Heiltsuk Nation from Bella Bella,
British Columbia.
