How these 4 nations in B.C. advanced Indigenous rights and title through the courts

In December 1997, members of the Gitxsan and Wet’suwet’en First Nations celebrated a significant Supreme Court of Canada ruling that recognized Aboriginal rights to land, extending beyond resources. This landmark decision arose from ongoing legal efforts by Indigenous peoples in British Columbia, where much of the region was settled without treaties or consent, affirming their rights and title.

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