Aboriginal Title and Private Property at the New Brunswick Court of Appeal

We're pleased to be welcoming Professor Robert Hamilton (University of Calgary, Faculty of Law) for a lecture on the New Brunswick Court of Appeal's 2025 Wolastoqey Nation decision and its implications for Aboriginal title. This is the first in our two-part lecture series on Aboriginal title.

This hybrid event will be held on February 17th at 12:00PM-1:00PM MST in room 113 of the Law Centre and online via Zoom.

To register for in-person attendance, please click the red button on the right-hand side of the page, or follow this link: Aboriginal Title and Private Property at the NBCA | February 17 @ 12:00-1:00 PM MST | Eventbrite

To register for online attendance, please follow this link: Aboriginal Title and Private Property at the NBCA | February 17 @ 12:00-1:00 PM MST | Zoom

Abstract: The New Brunswick Court of Appeal recently held that a declaration of Aboriginal title is not available where lands are held by private parties. That is, even where title might otherwise be established, the existence of private interests prevents courts from recognizing Aboriginal title and limit available remedies to compensation. This presentation considers the NBCA's decision and what it may mean for groups claiming aboriginal title.