
Tyson Acoose, B.A., J.D. (he/him)
Associate
+1 306 381 7870 (mobile)
tyson.acoose@procido.com
www.procido.com
Tyson maintains a general corporate/commercial practice, with a focus on Indigenous business law, governance and project development. He is a licensed lawyer in both Alberta and Saskatchewan and works out of our Calgary and Saskatoon offices.
Tyson is of Saulteaux and Cree descent and is a proud member of Zagime Anishinabek First Nation (Sakimay). Tyson brings a unique perspective and strong work ethic that reflects the high standards of the Alberta and Saskatchewan bar.
PRACTICE AREAS
- Indigenous
- Corporate/Commercial
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Not-for-profits
- Municipal
- Energy
REPRESENTATIVE WORK
- Counsel to purchaser on its acquisition of several retail fuel stations for a purchase price of over $250 million
- Counsel to a First Nation on multi-purpose land designation
- Counsel to a tribal council comprising nine First Nations on the development and construction of an on-reserve solar project
- Counsel to a First Nation election appeal committee
- Counsel to a First Nation on jurisdiction over cannabis
LEADERSHIP
- Member, Indigenous Bar Association
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, Law Society of Alberta
- Member, Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Member, Calgary Bar Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Presenter, SevenGen Youth Conference (2022)
- Program Leader, Indigenous Youth Outreach Program (2020 – 2021)
- Volunteer, CELL Pacific Centre for Environmental Law and Litigation (2019)
- Volunteer, Indigenous Youth Outreach Program (2018)
BAR ADMISSIONS & EDUCATION
- Alberta Bar (2022)
- Saskatchewan Bar (2022)
- JD, University of Saskatchewan (2021)
- BA, University of Saskatchewan (2015)