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 an announcement, creating public expectation, without engaging directly with the affected First Nations is why we wanted to bring attention to this issue.”

Click here to read the article on the Chek News website, or watch the video excerpt below.

Related Posts

  • Huli’tun Health Society Update on Programs and Services

    Published On: October 7th, 2026

    The Huli’tun Health Society’s (HHS) has published an update on Programs and Services available for Lyackson and Halalt First Nations. In this Communication:• Good Food Box Program• HHS Update• HR Update• Coming Soon Recent successes include the completion of the HHS 5 Year

  • First Nations Voices Call for an End to the Second-Generation Cut-Off

    Published On: October 7th, 2026

    Episode 1 of#END2NDGEN explores the ongoing impacts of the second-generation cut-off under the Indian Act. First Nations leaders, advocates, and community members discuss how these rules affect status, identity, belonging, and future generations. The episode highlights the continued call to end longstanding discrimination

  • Indigenous Perspectives on the Provincial Election – CBC’s On the Island

    Published On: October 6th, 2026

    “We need a pathway forward that contributes to reconciliation and economic prosperity for all.” Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas joined CBC’s On the Island to share Indigenous perspectives on the upcoming provincial election, and discuss the importance of meaningful dialogue, Indigenous involvement in