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“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 decision-making, and working together toward solutions. To hear the full interview,
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Published On: July 21st, 2026“Economic growth and First Nations’ Rights cannot be placed in competition with each other.” — Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas Recently, Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas attended the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) General Assembly to join the conversation on major
Published On: July 16th, 2026“We cannot be expected to absorb the colonial violence that is upon us right now, and then be told that we’re the problem.” — Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas Recently, Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas joined other Chiefs to tell the
Published On: July 14th, 2026Following 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
Published On: July 13th, 2026Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas was featured in Maclean’s On July 13, Maclean’s published an article exploring the Cowichan decision and the reactions that followed it, including perspective from Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas. “Obviously, the Cowichan have been really clear
Published On: July 10th, 2026Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas calls on governments to engage with First Nations on prosperity agreement On July 9, Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas joined CBC Radio’s ‘On The Island’ to speak on the government's lack of engagement with First Nations
Published On: July 10th, 2026Huy’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)