Last mentioned: Mar 3, 2026
Appeals Process
Both parties continue legal appeals while participating in court-ordered negotiations.
Negotiations Commenced
B.C. government and Cowichan chiefs issue a joint statement starting formal talks.
Landmark Title Ruling
B.C. court recognizes Cowichan Nation title over 300 hectares in Richmond.
The British Columbia government and Cowichan Nation have entered court-mandated negotiations following a precedent-setting ruling that recognized Aboriginal title over 300 hectares in Richmond. While legal appeals continue, the talks aim to reconcile historical land grievances without displacing private property owners.
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