the Delgamuukw case

The Delgamuukw case was a landmark legal decision in Canada (1997) that affirmed the rights of Indigenous peoples to their land and recognized their traditional land claims as legally valid. It clarified that Aboriginal title is a real property right that cannot be easily dismissed and requires governments to negotiate with Indigenous nations. The case emphasized the importance of consulting Indigenous communities before development or land use changes, and set a precedent for recognizing and respecting Indigenous land rights across Canada.