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Bernd Christmas K.C., ICD.D

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Principal at Bernd Christmas Law Group
📍 Caledonia, Ontario, Canada

Bernd Christmas is an Indigenous lawyer with over 30 years of experience in corporate and Indigenous Peoples law. As Principal of his own law group, he facilitates collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous entities. He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and was the first Mi’kmaw to become a lawyer in Canada.

He is deeply committed to advancing economic reconciliation and self-sufficiency for First Nations communities across Canada. This is demonstrated through his advisory roles and work negotiating fair business deals that foster financial independence and positive social outcomes for Indigenous peoples, aligning his professional work with his personal values.

He serves on the investment committee overseeing Canadas largest Indigenous child welfare settlement, valued at over $23 billion.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Principal
Job Level
Senior
Location
Caledonia, Ontario, Canada
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Indigenous Law
A central focus of his 30-year career, he was the first Mi'kmaw lawyer in Canada and represents First Nations in complex negotiations and corporate matters.
Economic Reconciliation
He has a long track record of negotiating agreements that lead to financial independence and community development for Indigenous nations, bridging corporate and community interests.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Principal
Bernd Christmas Law Group
11-2023
Investment Committee Member
First Nation Child & Family Services Jordan's Principle & Trout Class Final Settlement
6-2023
Member Board of Directors
Denendeh Investments LP
2-2024 - 6-2025
Senior Counsel
JFK Law
9-2022 - 9-2024
Advisory Council Member
Mclean Day Schools Settlement Corporation
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Education
6-2024 - 6-2024
Honorary Doctor of Laws
Toronto Metropolitan University
2018 - 2019
Institute of Corporate Directors Program (ICD)
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Certificate in Negotiations
Harvard Kennedy School
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