B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights

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VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that would give federally recognized First Nations the legal right to acquire and hold land in the province. B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that would give federally recognized First Nations the legal right to acquire and hold land in the province.

The statement says First Nations in the province are currently not able to acquire, hold or dispose of land in their own names unless"enabled by specific legislation" such as a treaty. Indigenous Relations Minister Murray Rankin says the proposed change is meant to remove a"long-standing and discriminatory barrier."

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