Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Welcomes Chiix̲uujin/Chaaw K̲aawgaa “Big Tide (Low Water)” Agreement - Assembly of First Nations

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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Welcomes Chiix̲uujin/Chaaw K̲aawgaa “Big Tide (Low Water)” Agreement - Assembly of First Nations

(February 19, 2025 – Toronto, Ontario) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Regional Chief Terry Teegee issued the following statement welcoming the Chiix̲uujin/Chaaw K̲aawgaa “Big Tide (Low Water)” Agreement between the Haida Nation and the Government of Canada. This agreement affirms Haida title to Haida Gwaii, including the islands’ lands, beds of freshwater bodies, and foreshores to the low-tide mark. It follows the Gaayhllxid/Gíihlaga…