‘Tip of the Iceberg’: BC MLA Says Another First Nation Seeking Land Title Rights in Province

Farmland and houses along No. 6 Road, which fall within the boundaries of a Cowichan Nation aboriginal title claim, are seen in an aerial view in Richmond, B.C., on Aug. 22, 2025. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

A B.C. MLA is urging the provincial government to provide clarity to residents about the number of indigenous land title lawsuits that have been filed, following another First Nation’s pursuit of land rights in several regions, including the City of Kamloops.

Independent MLA Elenore Sturko said in a statement she has uncovered a 2016 court case filed by the Seewepene Nation that seeks land rights to several areas, including the City of Kamloops, Sun Peaks Resort, privately owned land, mines, and Crown land, as well as property from several other municipalities, roads and railroads.