BC Supreme Court Recognizes Haida Gwaii Aboriginal Land Title

President of the Haida Nation Gaagwiis Jason Alsop speaks as Premier David Eby looks on during an event to recognize the Haida Nation's Aboriginal title throughout Haida Gwaii during a ceremony in the the Hall of Honour in the legislature, in Victoria, on April 22, 2024. The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito

B.C.’s Supreme Court officially recognized the Haida Nation’s aboriginal title to the Haida Gwaii islands on Sept. 5.

The Supreme Court recognition affirmed an April 2024 decision between the Haida Nation, B.C., and Canada in granting land title rights to all of the Haida Gwaii islands north of Vancouver Island, B.C., apart from public infrastructure and private land.