Delgamuukw v. British Columbia

Delgamuukw v. British Columbia (1997) was a landmark Canadian Supreme Court case concerning Indigenous land rights. The court recognized the right of the Gitxsan and Wet'suwet'en nations to their traditional lands, ruling that oral histories are valid evidence of land use. The decision emphasized that Indigenous title exists even without formal treaties and that the government must consult Indigenous peoples before infringing upon their rights. This case affirmed the importance of recognizing Indigenous sovereignty and the need for meaningful dialogue between Indigenous nations and the state regarding land and resources.