Sentences with phrase «aboriginal land tenure»

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As part of defending a claim by Haida Nation for aboriginal title over lands in which third - persons had interests under Canadian law, British Columbia sought to stay the proceedings until either Haida Nation declared they would not disturb the tenures, permits and licences of third parties not named in this action, or it added those third parties as defendants to their action.

Haida Nation has claimed aboriginal rights and title over Haida Gwaii, and its claim includes «the land, inland waters, seabed, archipelagic waters, air space, and everything contained thereon and therein,» thus including private lands and Crown grants of tenures, permits, and leases.