Opinion: Who counts as 'real people'?: Premier Eby’s comment perpetuates legacy of erasure

Estair Van Wagner; Alexandra Flynn; Val Napoleon; Pooja Parmar; MaryAnne Vallianatos; Stepan Wood

Opinion: Who counts as 'real people'? Premier Eby’s comment perpetuates legacy of erasure

Estair Van Wagner, Alexandra Flynn, Val Napoleon, Pooja Parmar, MaryAnne Vallianatos, Stepan Wood

Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

Research output: Editorial

Abstract

Opinion: Aboriginal title decisions, including the landmark Cowichan decision, aren't an inconvenience; they're an affirmation of justice long delayed.

Original language	English
Journal	Vancouver Sun
Publication status	Published - Sept 18 2025

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