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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