Delgamuukw v. British Columbia saw Indigenous oral histories be accepted as legal evidence, affirming Gitxsan and Wet’suwet’en Elders and hereditary leaders as experts on their lands.

Amanda Follett Hosgood spoke with Elders and experts about its significance. Amanda is The Tyee's northern B.C. reporter.

Published Sunday, December 11, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/12/11/25-Years-After-Indigenous-Rights-Decision/

Delgamuukw v. British Columbia saw Indigenous oral histories be accepted as legal evidence, affirming Gitxsan and Wet’suwet’en Elders and hereditary leaders as experts on their lands. Amanda Follett Hosgood spoke with Elders and experts about its significance. Amanda is The Tyee's northern B.C. reporter. Published Sunday, December 11, 2022. https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/12/11/25-Years-After-Indigenous-Rights-Decision/

A Groundbreaking Indigenous Rights Decision, 25 Years Later

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