First Nations in B.C. are pursuing vast land claims under Aboriginal title, sparking debates over property rights and sovereignty.

First Nations in British Columbia are advancing land claims over large areas, including towns and resorts, under Aboriginal title, with one lawsuit seeking nearly half a million acres and raising concerns about property rights. Rooted in the Cowichan ruling, claims could affect up to 95% of B.C. land, though exact figures are unclear. Critics say the public has not been adequately informed, fueling anxiety. Conflicts also arise among First Nations over overlapping claims. Premier David Eby has signed agreements to block fossil fuel pipelines, supporting Indigenous sovereignty amid national infrastructure debates. In Ontario, First Nations leaders are urging urgent resistance to proposed resource extraction laws, warning of irreversible harm to lands, culture, and treaty rights without proper consultation.