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River First Nation's traditional territory. "The [Pic River] council was very ada- mant that they respected the right to their traditional territory and used best practices and were successful in finding a partner that appreciated how to do business with a First Nation," says Big Bull. "It's an evolving market and when you put it down to dollars and sense, then people appreciate how it works, but if you are dealing just in theory people are very apprehensive to even consider them." Projects like that at Umbata Falls are also encouraged under a series of Cana- dian laws that push for a green economy. In Ontario's case, the Green Energy Act of 2009 focuses on both energy and the need to involve the prov- ince's Aboriginal Peoples in the economic development of green projects. It's part of the Ontario Power Authority's Integrated Power System Plan, a 20-year plan that will determine how Ontario's electricity system will evolve. The act pushes for "the participation by Aboriginal Peoples in the devel- opment and establishment of renew- able energy projects." It also establishes "procedures for consulting Aboriginal Peoples and other persons or groups as may be specified in the direction, on the planning, development or procurement of electricity supply, capacity, transmis- sion systems, and distribution systems." The act also empowers Ontario's govern- ment to "establish measures to facilitate the participation of Aboriginal Peoples in the development of renewable ener- gy generation facilities, transmission Ontario Green Energy Act tinyurl.com/ont-green-act systems, and distribution systems and such measures may include programs or funding for, or associated with, aboriginal participation in the devel- opment of such facilities or systems." Having just moved back to his native Piikani and in sight of Weather Dancer 1 after spending a lot of time across Canada dealing with renewable energy projects, Big Bull says at the end of the day finding what both First Nations and investors are comfortable with might be just as important as the amount of money on the table. That will lead to faith in new projects. "The tribes have found that they have been led down this path in the past where people can't deliver on their promises," he says, adding, that's why it is important to do things properly and avoid "conflict that creates loggerheads." IH Aboriginal Law Since Delgamuukw Explore the shifting legal landscape With the Supreme Court of Canada's 1997 seminal decision in , the complexity, nature and substance of Canadian jurisprudence on Aboriginal law continues to rapidly evolve. This text analyzes the major legal developments since and provides practical guidance for those who work in this quickly changing legal landscape. Reflects the varied experience and expertise of the contributors Under the editorial direction of Maria Morellato, Q.C., leading practitioners and academics from across Canada provide insightful and authoritative comment in four critical areas: ORDER your copy today Hardbound • 592 pp 2009 • $115 P/C 0828010000 ISBN 978-0-88804-486-0 • Foundational Legal Principles and Outstanding Issues: The Path Before Us • Addressing Aboriginal and Métis Rights on the Ground: Legal and Pragmatic Considerations • Aboriginal Governance: Legal Rights and Customary Law • Treaty Making and Specific Claims For a 30-day, no-risk evaluation call: 1.800.565.6967 CL0810 Canada Law Book is a Division of The Cartwright Group Ltd. Prices subject to change without notice, to applicable taxes and shipping & handling. MORELLATO_Aboriginal Law Since Delgamuukw (CL 1-2h).indd 1 30 • AUGUST 2010 INHOUSE 6/16/10 9:22:17 AM Editor- in- Chief: Maria Morellato Q.C. and contributors Delgamuukw British Columbia Delgamuukw v.