
Gitxaala First Nation in B.C. goes to court over automatic mineral rights
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia First Nation that launched a legal challenge over an online registry the province uses to automatically grant mineral rights is in court today.
The Gitxaala Nation filed a petition in October 2021 seeking a judicial review, arguing the process doesn’t require the government to consult with the First Nation and simply grants the claim.
The two-week court hearing begins today at the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver.
Gitxaała Nation leaders are holding a news conference before the proceedings begin, which will be followed by a procession to the courthouse.