Cowichan tribes win fishing rights, title to historic Richmond lands:
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Cowichan tribes win fishing rights, title to historic Richmond lands: Landmark ruling grants decedents of the Cowichan Nation title to lands surrounding historic ...
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Musqueam and City of Richmond file notices of appeal after Cowichan ruling: The Musqueam and Tsawwassen First Nations, along with the federal and provincial ...
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Key FactsMusqueam and Richmond appeal Cowichan title ruling
Sep 6, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- During the 513-day trial, Musqueam, Tsawwassen, both governments, Richmond and the Vancouver-Fraser Port Authority opposed Cowichan’s claim.
- The court declared Crown and city titles defective and invalid, but did not make the same finding for private property titles.
- Musqueam and Richmond have filed appeals; Tsawwassen supports Musqueam’s action while moving forward with its own appeal.
- British Columbia also pledged to appeal, while Cowichan said it planned to restore its former village and surrounding lands.
Like many Musqueam families, I come from generations of fishers who worked tirelessly to protect our territory, rights and resources. We will continue to follow the guidance of our elders and ancestors by vigorously appealing this decision.— Wayne Sparrow, Chief of the Musqueam Indian Band, in a statement reacting to the Aug. 7 ruling and announcing the appeal.
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Cowichan title lands encompass multimillion-dollar mansions in Richmond: A landmark Aboriginal title claim successfully established by Cowichan Nation last week ...
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Key FactsCowichan Nation Secures Claim on Richmond Mansions
Aug 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The Cowichan Nation successfully established an Aboriginal title claim covering lands in Richmond last week.
- The claim area includes several multimillion-dollar residences and the Country Meadows Golf Course.
- The court ruled private property titles remain valid but require provincial negotiations due to unjust infringement.
- British Columbia’s government announced plans to appeal, citing potential impacts on private property rights.
The province has a duty to negotiate with the nation when it comes to the private land, whose titles were granted in an unjustifiable infringement of the Cowichan’s Aboriginal title.— Justice Barbara Young regarding the province's duty to negotiate with the Cowichan Nation.
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