New B.C. bill would let First Nations acquire, hold land

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British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that would give federally recognized First Nations the legal right to acquire and hold land in the province.

The ceremonial Big House is a place for the community to hold spiritual and ceremonial events like potlatches while in Bella Bella, B.C., on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that, if passed, would give federally recognized First Nations the legal right to acquire and hold land in the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito.

Indigenous leaders said at the time that political opposition to the plan derailed that amendment, with the BC United describing the move as giving First Nations veto power over public land, while the Conservatives called it “an assault on … private property rights.”Liberals stand by Han Dong’s nomination race, public inquiry hears

 

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