Renee Pelletier

Indigenous rights lawyer, mother, part-time artisan and former aspiring dancer. Views are my own.

[Renee Pelletier @ReneeLPelletier]

Thank you to my peers for this recognition. What an honour.❤️

[oktlaw @oktlaw]

We’re thrilled to congratulate Renée Pelletier on being named “Lawyer of the Year” in Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™!

For more information, click here: https://t.co/aUZrvqHiZG

[oktlaw @oktlaw]

In our latest blog post, Jaclyn McNamara, Graeme Cook and Victoria Wicks provide insight on the Supreme Court of British Columbia's precedent-setting decision in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 BCSC 1490. 

Click to learn more: https://t.co/txSxqpCWx4

[Renee Pelletier @ReneeLPelletier]

Here it is, not behind a paywall: https://t.co/kNUY2Mfr0W

[Renee Pelletier @ReneeLPelletier]

Chief Patricia Bernard sets the record straight on the Wolastoqey’s Aboriginal title claim.

Opinion: The facts and the law support Aboriginal title https://t.co/ODEeJS6PGI via @

[OsgoodePD @OsgoodePD]

In Fall 2024, @ReneeLPelletier and Michelle Wood teamed up to lead the Certificate in Fundamentals of Indigenous Peoples and Canadian Law. This program is now available in a self-paced format. See what you could learn from leading experts here: https://t.co/5P4nmEYfrv

[Renee Pelletier @ReneeLPelletier]

Here is @oktlaw’s blog post explaining the recent exciting and precedent setting motion decision in the Wolastoqey Nation’s Aboriginal Title case:
https://t.co/udiWI2EOTg

[Renee Pelletier @ReneeLPelletier]

A MASSIVE victory for the Wolastoqey Nation’s Aboriginal title claim. A precedent setting decision confirming that Aboriginal title can issue over privately held land. I was honoured to work on this for the Wolastoqey, along with my incredible team @oktlaw. 🪶 #LandBack

[Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick @WolastoqeyNNB]

The six Chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick provided the following statement in response to the Progressive Conservative's campaign platform launched over the weekend.

[Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick @WolastoqeyNNB]

This bursary from Strescon, shows a commitment to reconciliation, support for the education of our members, and resolved the company’s involvement in our Aboriginal title claim.
#nbpoli #reconciliation

[Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick @WolastoqeyNNB]

As we look forward to the National Day for #truthandreconciliation, this is an example of creative #ReconciliACTION on our title claim.

A productive dialogue has built a relationship that recognizes our rights to our historic lands and more.

https://t.co/8VyMJ4QpZc

[oktlaw @oktlaw]

On Friday, July 26, the Supreme Court of Canada released a unanimous decision in Ontario (Attorney General) v Restoule, 2024 SCC 27.

Click on the link below to read our latest blog post by Krista Nerland, Graeme Cook and Jesse Abell.

https://t.co/RB6XOXUt6b

[Renee Pelletier @ReneeLPelletier]

I had the great honour of receiving the Osgoode Hall Alumni Gold Key Award for a Career of Distinction yesterday. I’m so grateful for the recognition and to have been surrounded by my family and many of my wonderful colleagues from @oktlaw . @OsgoodeNews

[oktlaw @oktlaw]

Congratulations to OKT Partners, @ReneeLPelletier and Nancy Kleer, for being listed in Business Today's "Canada’s Top 10 Aboriginal Lawyers Championing Indigenous Peoples Rights in 2023" article.

View the full list here https://t.co/yHtBgJrjbq

[Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick @WolastoqeyNNB]

Open letter from the six Wolastoqey chiefs regarding the state of relations with the Government of New Brunswick

[oktlaw @oktlaw]

September 30th marks Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and #OrangeShirtDay.

Today, we wear orange to memorialize the residential school experience and honour Survivors and the children who never returned home, as well as their families and communities.

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@jessecmccormick We miss you Jesse!

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@WolastoqeyNNB @oktlaw @LarryInnes 🥹🥹🥹😘

[oktlaw @oktlaw]

We are thrilled to announce that OKT members, Larry Innes, Nancy Kleer and Renée Pelletier have been ranked as top practitioners in the 2024 Chambers Canada Guide for their expertise in Aboriginal Law. Thank you to our clients for their continued trust in our team!

[Renee Pelletier @ReneeLPelletier]

@DeanOGorman1 Thank you, my equally brilliant husband.

[Telegraph-Journal @TJProvincial]

Year later: Where the massive Wolastoqey title claim stands https://t.co/XBss80iZSK