Nuchatlaht Nation Wins Aboriginal Title Claim
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The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of the Nuchatlaht Nation, granting them Aboriginal title to over 200 square kilometers of Nootka Island. The lower courts decision to only grant title to a smaller portion of the land was overturned due to key legal errors. The appeals court recognized the Nuchatlahts strong presence on the territory for centuries, including exclusive hunting, fishing, and gathering. The decision is a significant win for Indigenous rights and sets a precedent for future claims in B.C. courts.
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