By Julie Chadwick Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In a decision that has been more than 50 years in the making, “B.C.” has announced the completion of a draft agreement that formally recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title throughout its entire territory of Haida Gwaii. Spread out over more than 200 islands strung along the province’s Northwest Coast, their homelands comprise more than 10,000 square kilometres in total. The agreement, announced March 15, lays out a framework for negotiation around how the nation and the province will work together on a transition to Haida governance and jurisdiction. Though it still needs to be finalized, this marks a milestone in “Canadian” history as the first time the province has recognized Aboriginal title via negotiation rather than being forced to acknowledge it through…
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