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2/23/2006
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Canadian Court To Rule On Tribal Land Rights
Author: Am Johal Source: World Press
Title: CANADIAN COURT TO RULE ON TRIBAL LAND RIGHTS
The Xeni Gwet'in First Nations in the western interior region of British Columbia are taking ancient myths into the courtroom as part of a nearly two decade-long battle with the Canadian government over the title to their land.
"This case is well known and will set a precedent on aboriginal title based on earlier court decisions, as well as establishing the government's role in providing financial support to First Nations for legal costs," said Doug McArthur, a professor of public policy at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia.
The Xeni Gwet'in is one of six bands in the Tsilhquot'in National Government. They claim ownership of the rolling hills of Nemiah Valley, nestled in the snow-capped mountains of the wild Chilcotin region of British Columbia — altogether some 1.1 million acres.
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| Good For Them! | Feb 23rd. at 1:24:24 pm EST
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LD Wolverine (Edmonton, Ontario) - Email Me
I hope they get this. If their intentions are honest and they want to protect the land then I am right there with them! The country needs more wild places protected. And who better then the people who have been tending them for centuries?
Peace out
Linda
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