Frank Calder 1915-2006

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A Nisga'a politician and the first Indigenous person elected to a Canadian legislature. He famously launched the Calder case, which forced the Supreme Court to recognize aboriginal land title in Canada.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1915 to 2006
• Born: Aug 3, 1915, Nass Camp, BC
• Died: Nov 4, 2006, Victoria, BC

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30