‘We were born knowing this is ours’: B.C. signs deal recognizing Haida Nation title over Haida Gwaii

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-haida-gwaii-title-agreement-1.7173601

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  1. From earlier reporting, [linked in the article](https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/haida-gwaii-agreement-titile-1.7159334):

    > Some jurisdictional responsibilities such as health, education, transportation and fire and emergency services will remain in the hands of the province and municipalities on Haida Gwaii and the agreement won’t have an impact on current municipal boundaries or functions.

    > …

    > Murray Rankin, B.C.’s minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, said the deal will provide more certainty for people who live and operate businesses on Haida Gwaii about how land is managed.
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    > “We believe that private property is 100 per cent protected and will always be, going forward, protected,” said Rankin.