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Haida celebrate title agreement, Trudeau emotional at ceremony

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed deep emotion at the signing of the Big Tide Haida Title Lands Agreement with Haida Nation leaders, recognizing their Aboriginal title over Haida Gwaii.
The agreement confirms the Haida's legal right to the land and follows a four-decade struggle for recognition of their title.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree stated the agreement marks a historic moment and will initiate a five-year transition period that requires further legislation.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree highlighted that the agreement is the first recognition of Aboriginal title through negotiations.

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The Epoch Times

Canada Recognizes Aboriginal Title on Haida Gwaii: What Are the Implications?

News Analysis The federal government announced the signing of an agreement over the weekend affirming that the Haida Nation has Aboriginal title over the Haida Gwaii archipelago in British Columbia, opening questions regarding property rights and similar future agreements. Ottawa says private property rights will not be affected by the new agreement, which includes provisions along that line. Others have suggested, however, that the agreement ha…

4 days ago·New York, United States

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Vancouver Sun

Haida celebrate title agreement; Justin Trudeau emotional at ceremony

An emotional Justin Trudeau said the agreement enshrines the right of the Haida to control their own destiny: 'Haida Gwaii belongs to you'

4 days ago·Vancouver, Canada

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grandforksgazette.ca

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Trudeau cries as Haida celebrate landmark Aboriginal title deal

Prime minister says deal enshrines the right of the Haida to control their own destiny

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The Globe & Mail

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Haida celebrate title agreement, Trudeau emotional at ceremony

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree says this is the first time Ottawa has recognized Aboriginal title through negotiations.

5 days ago·Canada

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The Turtle Island News

Haida celebrate title agreement, Trudeau emotional at ceremony - The Turtle Island News

By Brenna Owen -CP-With tears streaming down his face, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a gathering of Haida Nation leaders and community members that he couldn’t think of a better place to make one of his final trips as Canada’s leader. Federal and Haida leaders signed a historic agreement Monday recognizing Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii off British Columbia’s northern coast. “Haida Gwaii belongs to you, the Haida peopl…

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