Monthly Archives: April 2026

Laxele'wuts'aat (Chief Shana Thomas) guests on the Canadaland podcast to share her thoughts and opinions on the most recent updates to DRIPA. She proposes solutions and ideas on how to move forward in everyone’s best interest. To hear the full podcast, click the button below. Access the Podcast

Listen to Laxele'wuts'aat (Chief Shana Thomas) on CKNW Mornings with Simi as she discusses the current and future state of DRIPA and proposes solutions to ensure all British Columbians and First Nations can achieve prosperity. To hear the full interview, click the button below. Access the Interview

Listen to Laxele'wuts'aat (Chief Shana Thomas) on All Points West as she discusses the future of DRIPA and options to move forward. To hear the full interview, click the button below. Access the Interview

Recent developments around the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) have prompted renewed discussions between the Province of British Columbia and First Nations leadership. Premier David Eby had proposed suspending parts of DRIPA in response to ongoing legal and political pressures. The proposal raised significant concerns among First Nations, who warned

Laxele’wuts’aat (Chief Shana Thomas) continues advocating for Lyackson in discussions around DRIPA.  Last week, she spoke about how decisions impacting First Nations must be shaped by real dialogue rather than one-way communication. We will continue to stand up for our rights, our voices, and a path forward built together.  Access the full interview below!

News Release: Lyackson First Nation Denounces Premier Eby’s False Crisis Narrative and Blame of First Nations Leadership on UNDRIP Lyackson First Nation is denouncing Premier David Eby’s public framing of British Columbia’s approach to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) as offering only two options — amendment or suspension —

Laxele’wuts’aat (Chief Shana Thomas) recently spoke at FNLC (First Nations Leadership Council) press conference opposing the B.C. Government's proposal to suspend DRIPA. "Now is the time for reconciliation, not unilateral decisions, as the premier has continued to do" — Laxele’wuts’aat (Chief Shana Thomas). On April 2, B.C. Premier Eby proposed a suspension of key

Representing Lyackson First Nation, Laxele’wuts’aat discusses the proposed changes to the current Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) legislation. Listen Here

Notice of Election Notice is hereby provided that an election for three (3) Council seats for the Lyackson First Nation will be held on May 31, 2026. Members of the Lyackson First Nation who are 18 years of age or older on May 31, 2026, may vote in the election. A Voter List is