March 29, 2024

Nisga’a treaty withstands court challenge

VANCOUVER - A challenge of the landmark Nisga'a Treaty by individuals inside the Nisga'a nation has been dashed by the B.C. Supreme Court.The constitutional challenge of the 12-year-old treaty was mounted by a group led by James Robinson, also known as Chief Mountain.The group's lawyer claimed the treaty allowed for a third tier of government, … [Read more...]