Adams Lake Indian Band v. British Columbia (Lieutenant Governor in Council)March 17th, 2011
FiledMarch 17th, 2011Aboriginal law -- Aboriginal lands -- Duties of the Crown -- Fair dealing and reconciliation -- Consultation and accommodation -- Honour of the Crown -- Practice and procedure -- Appeals and judicial review -- Petition by Adams Lake Indian Band for judicial review of Lieutenant Governor in Council's decision to grant incorporated status to Sun Peaks mountain ski resort community allowed -- Band was part of Secwepemc Nation, which claimed aboriginal rights and title to lands encompassing Sun Peaks -- Province did not fulfill its constitutional duty to consult with Band with respect to incorporation of Municipality -- Province ordered to engage in consultation process to uphold honour of Crown and in manner that reflected strength of claims and serious impact on Band's interests.