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The commentary discusses the impact of settler colonialism on Indigenous lands and the need for economic reparations.

April 17, 2026Urban StudiesOpen Access

Reflections through land and property on settler-Indigenous urban relations

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Commentary examines the obligation to return land and wealth to Indigenous nations in urban areas, implying a shift in socio-economic structures.

The commentary discusses the impact of settler colonialism on Indigenous lands and the need for economic reparations.
Utilized examples from urban areas across Canada
Analyzed the transformation of Indigenous lands into private property
Explored the socio-economic implications of settler-Indigenous land relations
Highlighted the obligation of the settler colonial state to return lands and resources to Indigenous nations
Argued for better management of Indigenous and settler land use systems
Stressed the need to reverse wealth transfer from Indigenous lands to settlers

Fawcett et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Commentary examines the obligation to return land and wealth to Indigenous nations in urban areas, implying a shift in socio-economic structures.