Question

The Calder Case recognized the existence of Aboriginal title. Which was the first land claims case thereafter where Aboriginal title was granted?

a) R v. Sparrow
b) Calder v. British Columbia
c) Delgamuukw v. British Columbia
d) Tsilhqot'in Nation v. British Columbia

Answer 1

d) Tsilhqot'in Nation v. British Columbia

The first land claims case where Aboriginal title was granted after the recognition in Calder Case was Tsilhqot'in Nation v. British Columbia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Calder Case recognized the existence of Aboriginal title. The first land claims case thereafter where Aboriginal title was formally recognized and granted was d) Tsilhqot'in Nation v. British Columbia. This landmark case resulted in the Tsilhqot'in Nation being granted Aboriginal title to a portion of their traditional territory. Previous cases such as Calder v. British Columbia set important precedents but did not grant title, and cases like Delgamuukw v. British Columbia further clarified the legal framework around Aboriginal title but again did not result in title being granted. The Tsilhqot'in decision represented a significant legal victory for Aboriginal land rights in Canada.