Last mentioned: Mar 3, 2026
Negotiations Begin
Joint statement confirms the start of court-ordered reconciliation talks despite ongoing appeals.
Appeals Filed
Both the Province and the Cowichan Nation file appeals against aspects of the trial decision.
Landmark Title Ruling
B.C. court recognizes Cowichan Nation's Aboriginal title over 300 hectares in Richmond.
The British Columbia government and the Cowichan Nation have officially entered court-ordered negotiations following a precedent-setting ruling that recognized Aboriginal title over 300 hectares of land in Richmond. While both parties are currently appealing the decision, the talks represent a critical attempt to reconcile Indigenous land rights with existing private property titles.
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