Description: The Delgamuukw decision is a landmark 1997 Supreme Court of Canada ruling that clarified the nature of Aboriginal title in Canada. It affirmed that Aboriginal title is a right to the land itself, not just the right to engage in specific activities. The ruling emphasized the importance of oral histories as evidence in land claims. It has had a profound impact on Indigenous land rights and negotiations in Canada.
Theme: COLONIALISM AND SETTLER-COLONIALISM
Region: MARITIMES
Province/Territory: BRITISH COLUMBIA
Type of Resource: Website
Link: https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/2189/index.do
Keywords: Delgamuukw, Supreme Court, Aboriginal, Title, Land, Rights, Canada, Oral History, Ruling, Impact