Tl’uqtinus: A Landmark Victory for Indigenous Justice
Tl’uqtinus: A Landmark Victory for Indigenous Justice Read the full article below: Download this Document
Reconciliation on hold as BC blocks Cowichan land win
Reconciliation on hold as BC blocks Cowichan land win Published Aug 14th, 2025 by the National Observer Shana Thomas is the hereditary chief of Lyackson First Nation, part of the Cowichan Tribes, which stand to benefit from a significant court decision affirming their Aboriginal title and rights. Courtesy of Shana Thomas. A BC
Chief Shana speaks about BC Supreme Court ruling in favour of the Cowichan Nation
On Wednesday August 13th, Chief Shana was on CBC Listen discussing the recent BC Supreme Court ruling in favour of the Cowichan Nation. 🌿 This CBC Listen episode of On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko is free to access. To listen to the full recording, visit: CBC Listen Listen to the Full Episode
Chief Shana Speaks About Province to appeal Cowichan Nations historic land claims decision
In the latest report by Mary Griffin, Chief Shana shares “The Supreme Court of British Columbia has finally heard what our ancestors have been saying for so long… The right to live in harmony with the land and the water is ours. It always was.” The provincial government says it's going to appeal a landmark
Lyackson Community Meeting Wednesday Aug 13th 2025
Au Siem Leey'qsun Mustimuhw, We hope you can join us for an important and exciting meeting with Quw'utsun Nation lawyer David Robbins of Woodward and Co. to discuss the Tl'uqtinus Litigation and Decision. Wednesday August 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/postattendee?mn=_T9eERN1HCbplIvCH2OBavAwYv6I_l3MCec.FdHSRTV2m9ZVpjtK Meeting ID: 873 234 0291 Password: 6462025
Media Release: Quw’utsun Nation Celebrates Victory in Legal Fight for Recognition of Title at Tl’uqtinus Village Lands and Aboriginal Right to Fish GalleryMedia Release: Quw’utsun Nation Celebrates Victory in Legal Fight for Recognition of Title at Tl’uqtinus Village Lands and Aboriginal Right to Fish
Media Release: Quw’utsun Nation Celebrates Victory in Legal Fight for Recognition of Title at Tl’uqtinus Village Lands and Aboriginal Right to Fish
Quw’utsun Nation Celebrates Victory in Legal Fight for Recognition of Title at Tl’uqtinus Village Lands and Aboriginal Right to Fish For Release: August 8, 2025 Quw’utsun (Cowichan)Territory, B.C. – After 513 days at trial and over 20 months since closing arguments, the B.C. Supreme Court has issued judgment on the Quw’utsun Nation’s Tl’uqtinus land
Quw’utsun Nation Wins Legal Ruling at Tl’uqtinus
A Message from Chief and Council: Au Siem Leey’qsun Mustimuhw, The Supreme Court of British Columbia has finally heard what our ancestors have been saying all along: Tl’uqtinus is ours. The river is ours. The right to fish, to gather, to live in harmony with the land and water—it is ours. It always was.