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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,

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