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Gitxsan hereditary chief Delgamuukw (George Muldoe) dies

Gitxsan hereditary chief Delgamuukw, also known as George Muldoe, has died and was remembered by his community.
He received the Delgamuukw name following the death of Earl Muldon in 2022, who had previously held it during a landmark legal case.
The landmark legal battle saw the Gitxsan and Witsuwit'in Nations assert their land rights and claims through the Canadian judicial system, culminating in a ruling by the highest court in the country.
In a landmark and precedent-setting ruling, the court recognized Indigenous title and rights to traditional territories and accepted oral histories as valid evidence.
Michelle Stoney, the great-niece of Delgamuukw, shared on Facebook that the Gitxsan people have mourned the passing of a respected chief and leader, adding a heartfelt farewell with the phrase, "Hugwili yin , Delgamuukw.

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