Victoria treaty talks hint at self government potential
The Liberal government after a flawed treaty referendum shows signs of advancing talks with native groups. A near agreement with the Snuneymuxw First Nation in Nanaimo reportedly covers fishing rights land and possible self-government. This marks a shift from past opposition to native self rule and Nisga’a style disputes.
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Treaty process back on track with native rights gains
The government shifts from anti treaty stance to conciliation over native rights as courts back aboriginal title. Calder v British Columbia echoed in 1973, paving the Nisga a settlement and framing future treaty front battles like Xeni Gwetin near Chilko Lake. The premier faces a history lesson as the Nisga a long fight nears final settlement.
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