Property Rights vs. Aboriginal Title? What the Cowichan Ruling REALLY Means

Khelsilem joins Chief Pete to discuss the Cowichan decision, Aboriginal title and private property fears, Premier David Eby’s response and Conservative calls to repeal DRIPA. Khelsilem is from the Squamish Nation and previously served for seven and a half years on Squamish Nation Council, including four years as Chairperson (equivalent to Chief). PODCAST INFO: Website: https://aaronpete.com/ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3PvYJ3V Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3KFAoXo CHAPTERS: 00:00 – The Cowichan Decision 02:14 – Legal History of Title 06:56 – Are Homes at Risk? 10:50 – Why the Backlash? 16:56 – Fee Simple Fears 22:48 – David Eby’s Leadership 27:19 – Political Calculations 31:17 – Overlapping Territories 36:25 – Aboriginal Title 38:14 – First Nations Leadership 41:32 – The Future of Reconciliation 47:07 – Activism vs Results 50:48 – Repeal DRIPA? 56:06 – The Path Forward #News #Politics #Canada