First Nations

Section 44, Property Law Act, defines “First Nation” as follows:

First Nations

• 44 (1) In this section, “First Nation” means the following:

• (a) a band as defined in the Indian Act (Canada);
• (b) a successor to a band as defined in the Indian Act (Canada) that, under an Act of Canada, is established as a legal entity;
• (c) any other body of Indians that, under an Act of Canada, is established as a legal entity.

• (2) A First Nation has the power and capacity of a natural person to acquire and dispose of land in British Columbia.
• (3) For the purposes of subsection (2), a First Nation has the capacity to acquire and hold land in joint tenancy.

Pursuant to s. 44(2), Property Law Act, a First Nation has the power and capacity of a natural person to acquire and dispose of land in British Columbia.

See ss. 365.1 to 365.3 in Part 23.1 of the Land Title Act regarding the definition of First Nation, the execution by a First Nation, and First Nation powers assumed. Pursuant to s. 365.2 of the Land Title Act, the registrar does not make further inquiries regarding the execution by an authorized signatory of a First Nation that is witnessed or proved in accordance with Part 5 of the Land Title Act.