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Aboriginal Title Affirmed in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada: Implications for Fee Simple Land Held in British Columbia
Written by: Erin Barnes, Jacob Caouette, Clayton Bragg, and Sara Sebti Background This historic decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia affirms that the Cowichan Nation – including Cowichan Tribes, Stz’uminus, Penelakut, and Halalt – holds Aboriginal title to a portion of their lands known as Tl’uqtinus. Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025…
Read MoreCelebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21. On this day we celebrate and honour the lives, histories, and rich and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. There are many opportunities to celebrate and participate. Below is a selected list of events taking place in Vancouver, Toronto, Kelowna, and Vancouver Island…
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