The Supreme Court delivered its judgment in the Nisga'a land case. Six judges recognized that Aboriginal title existed before colonization, but divided over whether it had been extinguished; the appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds through the seventh judge's vote. The case nevertheless challenged the assumption that Indigenous land rights depended solely on grants from the Crown.
Log in to like or bookmark this story.
๐ Bookmark
No images or videos for this event yet.
Related Events
Which statement best describes the significance of the Calder judgment?
๐๐
๐ข
Explanation
Six judges recognized the prior existence of Aboriginal title, but divided over extinguishment; a procedural ruling determined the appeal's dismissal.
No true or false questions for this story yet.