Sparrow Case
…Following European settlement in the Lower Mainland, the Musqueam saw their rights to the land and its resources infringed upon as non-Aboriginal fishers took increasing control of the fishing industry….
Calder Case
…had never been lawfully extinguished through treaty or by any other means. While both the BC Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal rejected the claim, the Nisga’a appealed to…
Land & Rights
…means more than property– it encompasses culture, relationships, ecosystems, social systems, spirituality, and law. For many, land means the earth, the water, the air, and all that live within these…
About Indigenous Foundations
…to engaging with Aboriginal content in their coursework, and in current public debates. Particular topics on this website may be related to other content in interesting and unexpected ways. For…
