Christina Debra Gray

P: (604) 687-0549 F: (604) 687-2696 TF: 1 888 687.8388 260 - 200 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4

Christina advises First Nations and Indigenous organizations on complex matters involving Indigenous legal orders, governance development, land codes, Additions to Reserve, Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), and the implementation of Indigenous jurisdiction, including in child and family services. She has appeared before the Federal Court, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal. Her work spans litigation, government-to-government negotiations, governance and law-making initiatives, and the practical implementation of Indigenous jurisdiction. She is known for pairing strategic legal advice with community-informed advocacy, relational accountability, and pragmatic solutions for clients. Christina practises across multiple jurisdictions, including British Columbia, Ontario, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. Christina is also a respected writer, speaker, and legal commentator whose work explores Ts’msyen law, treaty interpretation, UNDRIP implementation, and the reclaiming and rematriation of Indigenous place names. Her scholarship, legal-policy analysis, and public commentary reflect a broader commitment to Indigenous resurgence, cultural continuity, and the advancement of Indigenous jurisdiction.

Strategic Governance & Indigenous Jurisdiction: Advises First Nations on governance development, legal frameworks, band council resolutions, and the practical implementation of Indigenous jurisdiction.

Treaty Implementation & Strategic Negotiations: Supports complex negotiations to advance treaty-related entitlements, section 35 rights, and practical jurisdictional arrangements with governments.

Land Stewardship, Land Codes & Reserve Growth: Works with Nations on land codes, Additions to Reserve, Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, and other land stewardship initiatives that protect community interests and strengthen Indigenous governance.