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The facts and the law support Aboriginal title – Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick

by ahnationtalk on March 14, 202526 Views

March 14, 2025

The Telegraph-Journal published an opinion piece by Chief Patricia Bernard on March 14, 2025. You can read the full article by clicking here.

The Telegraph-Journal has published several op-ed pieces by retired judge Joseph Robertson, a critic of the Wolastoqey Nation’s Aboriginal title claim. His opinions misrepresent the relevant law in our case. I am concerned that, given his stature, readers may be misled. That’s why I’m writing to correct the record.

The core of Robertson’s argument is that Aboriginal title cannot apply to private property. He also suggests that First Nations in New Brunswick surrendered their lands. Both of these claims are legally and factually untrue.

Read More: https://wnnb.wolastoqey.ca/the-facts-and-the-law-support-aboriginal-title/

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