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

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