Moving Forward Together: Haida Title to Haida Gwaii by Consent – White Raven Law

Application for Aboriginal Title by Consent

On September 5, 2025, the BC Supreme Court heard an application by the Haida Nation that proceeded with the consent of the governments of Canada and BC (the “Consent Order”), to reflect recent agreements recognizing Haida title to Haida Gwaii in the litigation seeking Haida title to Haida Gwaii (the “Haida Title Case”) ¹ .

The Court applied the test for declaratory relief, a discretionary remedy which requires that:

1. The Court has jurisdiction to hear the issue;

2. The dispute before the Court is real and not theoretical;

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