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June 13, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm PST

Haida Nation and British Columbia Pave the Way: Aboriginal Title Through Negotiation

Pacific Business & Law Institute (PBLI)
Overview

British Columbia recognizes and affirms Aboriginal Title on Haida Lands. This is the first time in Canadian history that a government has recognized Aboriginal Title through negotiation rather than litigation. The Gaayhllxid / Giihlagalgang “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement is the first of its kind in Canada, signalling a new approach to Recognition and Affirmation of Aboriginal Title.

Join us as we review the history and the Rising Tide Agreement with the experts at this historic time in British Columbia.

Key Areas Addressed:
  • The evolution of Aboriginal Title in Canada
  • The Haida road travelled
  • The spirit and content of the "Rising Tide" Haida Title Lands Agreement
  • A new way of negotiating Aboriginal Title
  • The Challenges of the Agreement
  • A discussion of "Is Private Property at Risk?"
  • The Path Forward
  • The historic nature of this Agreement
Who Should Attend:
  • Aboriginal leaders, officials, councillors, elders, negotiators, administrators, and advisors
  • Federal, provincial and municipal government officials and policy advisors
  • Lawyers practising in the areas of Aboriginal law, resource development, real estate and business and administrative law
  • Owners, managers and representatives of resource development companies and companies operating on Crown land
  • Consultants, accountants, and others assisting First Nations with financial matters and business operations
Attend in-person (Downtown Vancouver) or via live webinar.

To register
Online: www.pbli.com/haida-nation-2024
By phone: 604-730-2500 
Contact
Jessica Chan
604-742-8192
[email protected]

Event Type: Presentation
Location: Vancouver, BC
Region: Lower Mainland
Accredited: No
Certificate Provided: No
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