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The Historic Cowichan Decision: Aboriginal Title Declared to Fee Simple Land
Thursday, August 28, 2025
On August 7, 2025, the Supreme Court of British Columbia released its precedent-setting decision in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 BCSC 1490 (“Cowichan”).
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Kebaowek First Nation v Canadian Nuclear Laboratories: Opportunities and Challenges as the Federal Court helps UNDRIP take shape in Canadian law
Monday, March 24, 2025
On February 19, 2025, the Federal Court released its decision in Kebaowek First Nation v Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, 2025 FC 319. This decision is an…
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Aboriginal title can be declared over privately-owned land
Friday, November 15, 2024
The six Wolastoqey Nations in New Brunswick recently received a precedent-setting decision in their Aboriginal title claim. In Wolastoqey Nations v New Brunswick…
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