Ronald Sparrow

Ronald Sparrow is a member of the Musqueam Nation who became a pivotal figure in Canadian legal history when he challenged the government regarding his Indigenous fishing rights. His case, which arose from an arrest for fishing with a net longer than permitted, led to the landmark Supreme Court decision in 1990 that affirmed the rights of Indigenous peoples under Section 35 of the Constitution, marking a significant step in recognizing Aboriginal title and rights in Canada.