Correcting Misconceptions: Aboriginal Title, Private Property, and the Cowichan Tribes Decision – First Peoples Law
October 27, 2025
Last week the mayor of the City of Richmond issued a controversial letter regarding the landmark August 2025 Cowichan Tribes decision.
The letter, which was hand-delivered to 150 property owners, invites residents to an information session on October 28th to learn about how the decision could affect the rights of private landowners in Richmond.
Since then, numerous statements have been made by representatives for the City, the provincial government, and the public highlighting concerns that the Cowichan Tribes decision could jeopardize property rights.
