Why Land Back Is Healing For Everyone - Episode 41

What does "Land Back" look like today? In this episode, we unpack the landmark title agreement between the Haida Nation and the governments of Canada and British Columbia — an unprecedented moment where title agreement endowed the honouring of relationship, bestowing reciprocity, and the national recognition of Haida Nation sovereignty.

Special guest Skil Gyaa.ans, Jaahljuu (Graham Richard) a citizen of Haida Nation and a descendent of the Raven matrilineage, shares his perspective on the historical event of April of 2024, the  Gaayhllxid/Gíihlagalgang “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement. Graham's perspective dismantles the myths of eviction or revenge, and helps us understand that the agreement is about restoring a relationship rooted in shared stewardship, respect, and never surrendering what was never lawfully ceded. Together, we learn and explore the deeper truths behind this historical agreement and the concept of 'land back'. 

We believe this conversation is essential for immigrants and non-immigrants to have. As uninvited guests and settlers to Canada, we need to have a deeper understanding and recognize that upholding Indigenous agency, right and title is paramount to building a better path toward justice and belonging for all people on these lands.

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