news | Wednesday June 26, 2024
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Tŝilhqot’in Nation’s landmark victory in the Supreme Court of Canada. Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia was the first case in Canada to result in a declaration of Aboriginal Rights and Title to a specific piece of land.
Told from the perspective of the Plaintiff, Chief Roger William, joined by fifty Xeni Gwet’ins, Tŝilhqot’ins, and allies, Lha yudit’ih We Always Find A Way: Bringing the Tŝilhqot’in Title Case Home by Lorraine Weir with Chief Roger William reveals the astounding activism and labour that made this victory possible. In addition to Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia, Lha yudit’ih We Always Find A Way encompasses ancient stories of creation, modern stories of genocide through smallpox and residential school, and further stories of resistance.
Pick up a copy of Lha yudit’ih We Always Find A Way and learn all about this historical moment in history here.