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Canada recognizes Aboriginal title over Haida Gwaii off B.C. in historic agreement

The federal government will recognize Aboriginal title over Haida Gwaii in a historic agreement with the Haida First Nation.
Gary Anandasangaree stated that this is the first recognition of Aboriginal title through negotiations, affirming Haida ownership of the islands' lands and waters.
The Big Tide Haida Title Lands Agreement grants the Haida inherent legal rights to the land, affecting court interpretations of disputes.
The agreement includes $59 million in funding for governance capacity and follows a four-decade legal struggle.

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CBC News

Trudeau emotional at ceremony as Haida celebrate title agreement

The Big Tide Haida Title Lands Agreement affirms that the Haida have Aboriginal title over all of the islands' lands, beds of freshwater bodies, and foreshores to the low-tide mark.

6 days ago·Canada

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Global News

Federal government affirms Aboriginal title over Haida Gwaii

The federal government will recognize Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii off British Columbia's northern coast in a historic agreement with the Haida First Nation.

6 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Canada Recognizes Aboriginal Title Over Haida Gwaii off BC in Historic Agreement

The federal government will recognize Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii off British Columbia’s northern coast in a historic agreement with the Haida First Nation. Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree says this is the first time the federal government has recognized Aboriginal title through negotiations. He says it’s a significant achievement that will reset the relationship in a very meaningful way. Prime Mi…

6 days ago·New York, United States

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