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 Federated Co-operatives Limited in its $264 million acquisition of 181 Husky retail fuel sites from Cenovus Energy Inc.
• 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)