US Edition
B.C. faces ‘complete opposition’ after telling First Nations of plan to suspend DRIPA
The ruling says the nation proved exclusive occupation of more than 200 square kilometres, strengthening its claim over ancestral land and future land-use planning.
- On Thursday, British Columbia Premier David Eby proposed suspending the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act for three years to allow the Supreme Court of Canada to weigh in on the legislation.
- Recent court victories by First Nations, including the Nuchatlaht, prompted the proposal. The B.C. Court of Appeal confirmed the Nuchatlaht's Aboriginal title over 201 square kilometres of Nootka Island, citing the nation's 'sufficient occupation' when the British Crown asserted sovereignty.
- The Appeal Court overturned the lower-court ruling, finding the judge relied on an 'arbitrary boundary' and disregarded evidence of 'culturally modified trees' dating to the late 18th century. This evidence established the Nuchatlaht's 'strong presence' on the claimed land.
- First Nations leaders expressed 'complete opposition' to the suspension plan during the meeting with Eby. The Premier described the pause as the 'least invasive way possible' to protect the province from legal exposure.
- Legislation to suspend sections of the act will be introduced this session, with Eby stating the changes are 'non-negotiable.' The government frames the suspension as necessary while awaiting Supreme Court of Canada guidance on the Indigenous rights law.
25 Articles
25 Articles
B.C. Court of Appeal sides with Nuchatlaht in Nootka Island title
The B.C. Court of Appeal has overturned a lower-court ruling after finding the judge used an "arbitrary boundary" to determine a First Nation's Aboriginal title over a swath of Nootka Island off western Vancouver Island.
BC Faces ‘Complete Opposition’ After Telling First Nations of Plan to Suspend DRIPA
British Columbia’s government has proposed suspending its Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, according to two sources in a meeting between Premier David Eby and First Nations leaders. One of the sources told The Canadian Press a three-year suspension of the legislation has been proposed, while the other didn’t give a time frame. Eby said on Wednesday it was “non-negotiable” that the legislation designed to reflect the United Na…
castanet.net
B.C. faces 'complete opposition' after telling First Nations of plan to suspend DRIPA
British Columbia's government has proposed suspending its Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, according to two sources in a meeting between Premier David Eby and First Nations leaders.
The Toronto Star
B.C. Appeals Court sides with First Nation over Aboriginal title on Nootka Island
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Court of Appeal says a lower court judge used an "arbitrary boundary" to determine a First Nation's Aboriginal title over a swath of Nootka Island off
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 82% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
