A court ruled Aboriginal title over private land: Why it matters

A landmark B.C. supreme court decision to recognize Aboriginal title over privately held land in Richmond, B.C. last year has ignited debate about ownership and reconciliation. For The National, CBC’s Georgie Smyth explains the significance of the Cowichan ruling and why the legal fight is far from over. 00:00 A reconciliation reckoning 00:40 Cowichan land claim ruling 01:48 Significance of the decision 02:14 Cowichan chief reluctant to talk 02:58 Some of the evidence used in court 03:46 Government, other Nations fight back 04:20 Private land owners anxious, angry 04:57 What happens next #news #canada #cbcnews The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news