Which treaty recognized the First Nations' land rights in Canada?

The Royal Proclamation of 1763 is significant in Canadian history as it recognized the land rights of First Nations. Following the conclusion of the Seven Years' War, the British Crown issued this proclamation to establish a framework for governing North America. One of its key provisions was the acknowledgment that Indigenous lands were not to be taken without formal treaties and agreements. This was an important step in the recognition of First Nations' rights, as it made a clear statement that the lands occupied by Indigenous peoples were to be respected and that their consent was necessary for future settlement and land claims. This framework aimed to stabilize relations between Indigenous peoples and European settlers during a time of significant transition and conflict.

The other options do not address First Nations’ land rights in the same manner. The Treaty of Paris primarily dealt with territorial agreements following the Seven Years' War without specific recognition of Indigenous rights. The Treaty of Utrecht was more focused on European territorial changes and did not pertain to First Nations. The Goods and Services Tax Treaty is unrelated to land rights and concerns taxation instead.