For 45 years a tiny remote First Nation has been at odds with a conservation group to get land back it believes was illegally appropriated in the 1800s.

Members of the Dzawada'enux First Nation believe Nature Trust of BC puts the wellbeing of Grizzly Bears over the needs of their people. They say it's a dispute that may lead to direct action if a solution is not found.

APTN Investigates: A Kingcome's Ransom by Rob Smith

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