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10:58AM
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British Columbians right to worry about secretive rushed approach to Aboriginal title
The legislation will implement an agreement with the Haida Nation to recognize Aboriginal title over the Haida Gwaii archipelago.

9:11AM
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Yes, B.C.’s Land Act changes give First Nations veto over use of Crown Land

The government's documentation describes “shared decision-making through joint or consent models.”


11:19AM
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B.C. government’s plan to co-manage public land with First Nations will close province for business

According to the plan, First Nations will become joint landlords of more than 90 per cent of the province.


4:30AM
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Canadian taxpayers not consulted about massive reparations to First Nations people

The largest settlement to date is $43.3 billion for children on reserves taken into foster care by welfare authorities.


10:43AM
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Trudeau government bill may grant First Nations veto power over pipelines and other projects
The governments of six provinces have asked for more time to respond to the draft bill.

1:31PM
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Struggling First Nations share common characteristics

Most First Nations are in remote locations where natural resource development is the only likely source of economic advancement.


12:44PM
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B.C. First Nation’s prosperity offers important lessons to other First Nations

Westbank took investment decisions away from chief and council and gave them to a more independent board.


10:22AM
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Small number of First Nations thwarting opportunity for many more First Nations

Next week, Ottawa will make a decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.