Monthly Archives: June 2026

Hereditary Chief Huy wu qw, Laxele’wuts’aat is doing important advocacy work for the wild salmon alongside other First Nations Summit representatives, the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. In a letter to the Prime Minister, leaders urged the government to "uphold and fully implement" the planned transition

View the video from Lyackson Nation's Spring 2026 community visit to Nenagwas Village (Tlowitsis). To watch the video, click the button below. Watch the Video

Hereditary Chief Huy wu qw, Laxele’wuts’aat reflects on the 5th anniversary of the 215  “The path forward cannot be rooted in denial and dehumanization, it must be grounded in respect, accountability, continued transparency, and meaningful action toward reconciliation."  — Hereditary Chief Huy wu qw, Laxele’wuts’aat. Members of the First Nations Summit Political Executive are

Hereditary Chief Huy wu qw, Laxele’wuts’aat speaks in “Return to Tl’uqtinus,” aired on APTN News.   “While I respect what might be perceived as hurt feelings, the reality is some people have benefited from the Quw’utsun Nation being excluded from their village site and from their right to fish, and having to come to terms

For us as Hul’q’umi’num Mustimuhw, our ancestors were scientists. That knowledge has just as much weight as anything else.” — Hereditary Chief Huy wu qw, Laxele’wuts’aat In this conference clip, Hereditary Chief Huy wu qw, Laxele’wuts’aat urges people to understand that the knowledge of our Hul’q’umi’num Mustimuhw is a legitimate science and needs to

“Return to Tl’uqtinus” airs this Saturday (June 6)! APTN Investigates is airing their “Return to Tl’uqtinus” episode—including interviews with Hereditary Chief Huy wu qw, Laxele’wuts’aat, Chief Daniels, and Chief Sparrow of the MIB—on June 6 at 3:30 pm. To watch the preview, click the link below: Watch the Preview

Hereditary Chief Huy wu qw, Laxele’wuts’aat interviewed on CFAX 1070  Hereditary Chief Huy wu qw, Laxele’wuts’aat joins Rob Buffman to have a conversation on issues involving court cases, treaty-making and overlapping land use. To listen to the 30-minute interview, click the button below: Listen to the Interview

The results are in for the Lyackson First Nation Council Election! A general election was held on May 31, 2026, to elect three Councillors for Lyackson. As a result, the following three candidates have been elected for a four-year term: Jennifer Jones Shayli Robinson Brena Robinson Congratulations to our newly elected Councillors.