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Cowichan Tribes' Aboriginal title claim invalidates private land titles in Richmond, sparking appeals and property rights concerns.
The City of Richmond is holding a meeting on October 28 to inform property owners affected by a B.C.
Supreme Court ruling recognizing Cowichan Tribes’ Aboriginal title to about 7.5 square kilometres of land, invalidating prior private land titles.
The decision, which the city, province, and Musqueam First Nation are appealing, stems from the court’s finding that Crown-granted titles unjustly infringed on Indigenous rights, requiring resolution through negotiation, litigation, or purchase.
While the First Nation didn’t seek to invalidate private ownership, the ruling has sparked concern among residents and officials over property rights and legal uncertainty.
The appeal process is expected to take one to two years, with possible further delays if a Supreme Court appeal follows.
Officials urge affected residents to contact elected representatives to support a strong legal defense, cautioning against a Supreme Court reference that could yield a non-binding, abstract outcome.
El reclamo de título aborigen de las tribus Cowichan invalida los títulos de tierras privadas en Richmond, provocando apelaciones y preocupaciones sobre los derechos de propiedad.