Associate

Tennile Sunday

226-582-8929
tsunday@macphersonlaw.ca

Overview

Tennile Sunday is Anishinaabe-kwe from Alderville First Nation. She was called to the Ontario bar in 2025 and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Windsor.  She is a member of the firm’s Aboriginal litigation team and works closely with Indigenous clients on a range of complex matters involving Aboriginal rights and title, treaty rights, governance, and environmental and regulatory processes. Tennile brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to her work, grounded in a strong understanding of the legal, political, and cultural dimensions that inform Aboriginal law. Tennile is committed to advancing the interests of Indigenous communities through strategic, client-focused legal support.

Tennile is also a dedicated advocate for issues affecting Indigenous women and girls. Her work in this area has been recognized nationally she was the award recipient of the Canadian Bar Association’s Women Lawyers Forum Essay Contest in 2024.

Areas of Focus:

  • Aboriginal and Environmental Law
  • Aboriginal Rights and Title Claims
  • Regulatory Matters
  • Indigenous Law and Policy Development
  • Specific Claims

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