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British Columbia Court of Appeal clarifies ‘sufficient occupation’ to establish Aboriginal title in Nuchatlaht

The Court declared Aboriginal title over the entire 201-square-kilometre claim area of Nootka Island on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Indigenous Law Insights: recognition and implementation of Musqueam’s rights and title

Stay current with the latest developments in Indigenous law and policy across Canada.

Aboriginal title and private property: divergent approaches in Cowichan and Wolastoqey

An examination of two decisions and implications for Canadian governments, Indigenous Nations and private property owners.

Indigenous Law Insights: the domestic legal effect of UNDRIP; and aboriginal title and private property

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UNDRIP in B.C. law: Court of Appeal confirms immediate effect and targets mineral claim regime

B.C. has been instructed by the courts to resolve the inconsistencies between the province’s mineral claims regime and UNDRIP rights and standards.

Reconciling Aboriginal title and private property rights on unceded land

In the intersection between Aboriginal title and private property rights, the courts are addressing questions about land ownership on unceded...

Indigenous Law Insights: Alberta’s consultation regime and section 89 of Indian Act

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The longest trial, a big impact: Cowichan’s Aboriginal title victory

A landmark decision in B.C. has created uncertainty for governments, fee simple landowners and Indigenous communities with overlapping title claims.

Indigenous Law Insights: Aboriginal title and fee simple interests

In our September webinar, Richard King, partner and Co-Chair of the Regulatory, Indigenous, and Environmental Group, and Lindsay Burgess, associate...

Indigenous Law Insights: advancing resource and infrastructure projects in Canada

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