“First Nations cannot be expected to continually, quietly absorb colonial violence … while we act as though it’s all for the good of the economy.” — Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas

Recently, Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas attended the AFN General Assembly. Featured on CBC News, the Assembly focussed on how recent developments in major projects could impact reconciliation.  

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