Land Rights Now

Land rights for Indigenous Peoples are a global phenomenon and have become an important part of the liberal democratic state. But despite their promise of restoring “Land Back,” most land justice frameworks have largely preserved the status quo. In this work, William Nikolakis draws from the diverse experiences of Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars and legal practitioners from across the world. This book documents both the persistent barriers to “Land Back” as well as the opportunities for moving forward with land justice. By bringing these diverse voices together, Nikolakis seeks to share lessons from land justice movements, with the goal of advancing land rights for Indigenous Peoples across the world. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

For more than two decades, Nikolakis has worked with Indigenous Peoples to secure their rights to lands and resources. He is a professor at the University of British Columbia, where he was instrumental in developing the Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship. He has published more than sixty peer-reviewed publications and four edited books. Nikolakis is also a practicing lawyer in British Columbia and works closely with First Nations to revitalize the stewardship of their lands.