Fraser River

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Last mentioned: Mar 3, 2026

Timeline

  1. Appeals Process

    Both parties continue legal appeals while participating in court-ordered negotiations.

  2. Negotiations Commenced

    B.C. government and Cowichan chiefs issue a joint statement starting formal talks.

  3. Landmark Title Ruling

    B.C. court recognizes Cowichan Nation title over 300 hectares in Richmond.

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B.C. and Cowichan Nation Launch Negotiations Over Landmark Land Title Ruling

The British Columbia government and Cowichan Nation have entered court-mandated negotiations following a precedent-setting ruling that recognized Aboriginal title over 300 hectares in Richmond. While legal appeals continue, the talks aim to reconcile historical land grievances without displacing private property owners.

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