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Musqueam Day and the Guerin decision
Musqueam Day and the Guerin decision
Every year, Musqueam acknowledges November 1 as Musqueam Day – a holiday to celebrate the strength and determination of our ancestors to seek justice and protection of our inherent rights.
The day recognizes the landmark 1984 Supreme Court of Canada Guerin decision. The case was lead by Musqueam’s then chief, Delbert Guerin, and fundamentally changed Canadian law by challenging the:
legal enforceability of the Crown’s obligations to Aboriginal people in Canada
fiduciary duty owed to Aboriginal people in Canada
nature of Aboriginal title in Canada
the Crown’s duty to consult with Aboriginal peoples
Resources:
The Guerin Case - English
Powerpoint created by Gwenaelle Oger-Black
Powerpoint created by Gwenaelle Oger-Black
Guerin v. The Queen - Supreme Court Judgement
Delbert Guerin - Video
The Sparrow Case - Fishing rights on the Fraser
Del's Truck - First Nations land rights, known as Delgamuukw Case
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