Canada Recognizes Aboriginal Title Over Haida Gwaii off BC in Historic Agreement

Haida Nation Hereditary Chiefs (L-R): 7idansuu, Nang Jingwas, Gitkun, Gaahlaay, and Stithlda look on during a ceremony about recognizing the Aboriginal title throughout Haida Gwaii while in the Hall of Honour in the legislature, in Victoria, on April 22, 2024. The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito

The federal government will recognize Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii off British Columbia’s northern coast in a historic agreement with the Haida First Nation.

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree says this is the first time the federal government has recognized Aboriginal title through negotiations.