Tsilhqot'in Nation
| Tsilhqot'in Nation | |
|---|---|
| Type | First Nation government |
Tsilhqot'in Nation is an Indigenous nation in the northern interior of British Columbia.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- June 2014: The Tsilhqot’in Nation engaged in a legal battle lasting over 20 years to assert possession of 4,000 square kilometres of land. Following a 2014 court victory, the Tsilhqot’in Nation described the ruling as a step toward reconciliation and an end to the era of denial regarding Aboriginal title.[2]
- July 2014: The nation succeeded in a long legal struggle to have its Aboriginal title recognized by the Supreme Court of Canada. The court issued a declaration that the nation holds title to its traditional territory, marking the first such recognition by a Canadian court.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Pic River pursuing Aboriginal title claim", Anishinabek News, 3 July 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aboriginal title ruling impacts resource projects: Madahbee", Anishinabek News, 26 June 2014 (archived copy; original article).