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
Keywords: Delgamuukw, Supreme Court, Aboriginal, title, land, rights, Canada, oral history, ruling, impact
Link: https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/1569/index.do
Date Published: 11 December 1997
Date Added to Database: 26 April 2025