Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas is speaking out against government pipeline plans. “It’s infuriating that in 2026, after everything we’ve been through, this is still what’s happening. Governments are making announcements and First Nations are an afterthought.” — Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas Click the button below to read the full article.
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Wednesday July 8th, 2026, Leey'qsun (Valdes Island), BC – July 8, 2026 Recent multibillion-dollar B.C.-Ottawa energy deal was inked without adequate consultation from impacted Nations: Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) of Lyackson First Nation Shana Thomas. On July 2, 2026, Premier Eby and Prime Minister Carney announced a "landmark, generational" deal, the Canada-British Columbia Cooperative
“We don’t get to muck around with the judicial system because we don’t like the outcome.” – Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas says a major landowner waited too long to challenge Quw’utsun Nation’s Aboriginal title case following the Court’s rejection of the landowner’s bid to reopen the
On May 24, 2026, Lyackson First Nation held a Spring Fair at the Halalt Gym. The event was an opportunity for Lyackson Mustimuhw to come together as a community while also connecting with key service providers and agencies to learn about current initiatives and programs. Attendees explored information booths, participated in games and activities,
The Quw’utsun Nation welcomes the Court’s dismissal of the application to reopen its Aboriginal Title Trial. “Aboriginal title cannot be treated as an afterthought. The Cowichan decision resulted from a lengthy and thorough judicial process, and the Court’s dismissal of the application to reopen the case reinforces the integrity of that process.” — Huy’wu’qw
On May 24, 2026, Lyackson First Nation held a Spring Fair at the Halalt Gym. The event was an opportunity for Lyackson Mustimuhw to come together as a community while also connecting with key service providers and agencies to learn about current initiatives and programs. Attendees explored information booths, participated in games and activities,
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