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Indians and white land rights on Queen Charlotte Islands
The essay argues that Haidas occupied the islands long before settlers and that the government rightly set aside reservations. It contends chiefs chose prime land, Haidas hold extensive reserves, and current laws favor Indigenous occupation over settler land claims. The author urges balance, noting settlers built the province while Indians benefited from white tutelage and commerce.
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