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“Economic growth and First Nations’ Rights cannot be placed in competition with each other.” — Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas Recently, Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas attended the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) General Assembly to join the conversation on major projects.  “It is 2026 and the days of the Crown running

 “We cannot be expected to absorb the colonial violence that is upon us right now, and then be told that we’re the problem.” — Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas Recently, Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas joined other Chiefs to tell the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) that it cannot negotiate on major

Following the provincial and federal governments’ announcement of a Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas spoke to Chek News to raise concerns that the new agreement was reached without adequate consultation with the First Nations that could be affected by a potential pipeline. “The fact that they are making

Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas was featured in Maclean’s On July 13, Maclean’s published an article exploring the Cowichan decision and the reactions that followed it, including perspective from Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas. “Obviously, the Cowichan have been really clear that they’re not targeting individual homes,” she said. Click the button

Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas calls on governments to engage with First Nations on prosperity agreement On July 9, Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas joined CBC Radio’s ‘On The Island’ to speak on the government's lack of engagement with First Nations on the the multi-billion dollar Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement.  Click

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.

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,