A Historic Day for the Haida Nation

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Friday, September 5, 2025 – A Historic Day for the Haida Nation

On Friday, September 5, 2025, at 10:00 am in the BC Supreme Court, the Haida Nation will take a historic step forward in its long journey to have Haida Title formally recognized by the Court.

The Haida Nation, Canada, and British Columbia will be appearing before the Court together to seek an order affirming that:

• The Haida Nation holds Aboriginal title to terrestrial Haida Gwaii to the low tide mark;

• Haida Title is recognized and affirmed under the Canadian Constitution; and

• The Gaayhllxid • Gíihlagalgang “Rising Tide” Agreement (with BC) and the Chiixuujin • Chaaw Kaawga “Big Tide (Low Water)” Agreement (with Canada) will guide how implementation of Haida Title will be carried out.

If the Court grants the order, it will mark the first time in Canadian history that Aboriginal Title to an entire Indigenous terrestrial territory to the low tide mark is formally recognized by the Court.

This day marks a turning point—where the Crowns will affirm before the Court by consent, the Haida Nation’s inherent title, rights and responsibilities to Haida Gwaii.