Representing Lyackson First Nation, Laxele’wuts’aat discusses the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), clarifying misconceptions around private property rights and emphasizing that nothing in the legislation places private land under threat. She addresses concerns about the province linking private land issues to DRIPA and speaks to the importance of using the courts, when necessary, to ensure the Province upholds the commitments made under the Act.
Laxele’wuts’aat also shares Lyackson’s perspective on transparency and governance, expressing a preference for open dialogue over non-disclosure agreements. Rather than creating unnecessary public angst, she calls for strengthened legislation, clearer alignment of laws, and enhanced accountability frameworks to rebuild trust and move reconciliation forward in a meaningful way.
