Government of Canada Ends Litigation with Nuu-Chah-Nulth First Nations

governance · June 21, 2021 · West Coast of Vancouver Island

The Government of Canada has ended over 15 years of litigation against five Nuu-Chah-Nulth First Nations regarding fishing rights. The BC Court of Appeal ruled in favor of the Nations, reaffirming their constitutional fishing rights and priority access. The Nations call for finalizing reconciliation agreements and fair fishing allocations.

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• “Government Of Canada Finally Ends 15 Years Of Litigation Against Five Nuu-Chah-Nulth First Nations Over Fishing Rights... On April 19, 2021, the BC Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the Five Nations’ appeal.” — The Islands Grapevine – June 24th, 2021 (June 24th, 2021)

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