Lyackson First Nation

Lyackson First Nation Lyackson Mustimuhw are a Central Coast Salish Hul’q’umi’num community of 200 members presently based in Chemainus, Vancouver Island.

Our values, our teachings, and our Ancestors are guiding us as we paddle home! 🛶Thuythut tseep kwus syaays tse’, nilh ‘u...
08/30/2026

Our values, our teachings, and our Ancestors are guiding us as we paddle home! 🛶

Thuythut tseep kwus syaays tse’, nilh ‘uw ‘un sulhween’ulup tun’a ‘iin’ sul’uthutulup. Hekw tthun sul’e’luhw.

“Be ready for the upcoming work you will do; what you are doing now follows the teachings of your Ancestors. Remember your Ancestors.”

👉🏽 To learn more about us, and our journey home, visit: http://www.lyackson.bc.ca/about

Our Nation is strong 💗Together, we are working to reclaim our ancestral territory – now known as Leey’qsun Island – and ...
08/29/2026

Our Nation is strong 💗

Together, we are working to reclaim our ancestral territory – now known as Leey’qsun Island – and build a future rooted in abundance and community for our membership. As we go on this journey, we will continue to advocate for the well-being of our Nation and its Members.

Want to learn more about Lyackson? Visit: https://lyackson.bc.ca/

Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas speaks out against fear mongering. 🗣️“They talked about threat...
08/28/2026

Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas speaks out against fear mongering. 🗣️

“They talked about threats to private land, and even though the Quw'utsun Nation Chiefs sent out a joint statement with the Premier assuring the public that the Quw'utsun Nation was not seeking to dispossess any individuals of private land, the fear mongering persists.”
👉🏾 Read more about Lyackson First Nation’s perspectives and initiatives at http://lyackson.bc.ca

Stay connected to community! 📱✨Launched in 2024, this app keeps Lyackson members informed and connected like never befor...
08/28/2026

Stay connected to community! 📱✨

Launched in 2024, this app keeps Lyackson members informed and connected like never before. Personalized, intuitive, and built with community input, it’s designed for you! It features:

🆕 Customizable news, events, and job postings
🔔 Calendar sync & push notifications
📌 Accessible forms & documents

📥 Download now on Google Play or the App Store—search “Lyackson First Nation.”

Let’s thrive together! 🌱

08/27/2026

📢 “It is 2026 and the days of the Crown running roughshod over our Rights and Title are over” — 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 projects. 🤝🏽

“Economic growth and First Nations’ Rights cannot be placed in competition with each other.” 💬

🌐 Stay informed on what’s happening and what it means for Lyackson. 🔗 Go to http://lyackson.bc.ca/news to see the full video.

Learn Hul’q’umi’num’: se’wun 🥪se’wun means “Lunch (bagged; trail food)” in Hul’q’umi’num’.Follow us for more words and l...
08/27/2026

Learn Hul’q’umi’num’: se’wun 🥪

se’wun means “Lunch (bagged; trail food)” in Hul’q’umi’num’.

Follow us for more words and language resources to expand your vocabulary! 💡💬

Do you know Sqw’uqwtsus (Red Huckleberry)? ❤️sqw’uqwtsus (Red Huckleberry) lights up the forest with its bright red frui...
08/26/2026

Do you know Sqw’uqwtsus (Red Huckleberry)? ❤️

sqw’uqwtsus (Red Huckleberry) lights up the forest with its bright red fruits and delicate green foliage. 🌿 This woodland shrub grows in the shaded understory of moist to dry forests, preferring to sprout from old stumps or decaying logs.

Want to learn more about the plants of Lyackson? 📌 Follow us for more plant knowledge!

Do you know about our Lyackson Community Village Master Plan? 🎯During the fall, our four Major Project Advisory Committe...
08/25/2026

Do you know about our Lyackson Community Village Master Plan? 🎯

During the fall, our four Major Project Advisory Committees (MPAC) came together to launch the next phase of this important project. This is one of several MPAC projects supporting our Nation’s major initiatives. During the meeting, we discussed the Master Plan Village Site, and this work has continued through a more recent meeting held on March 8.

🏞️ The Master Plan itself will guide the development of Lyackson Village, ensuring that it addresses the needs of our current and future Mustimuhw. Moreover, the Master Plan will inform land use planning and development. 📝✅

Want to learn more about our Community Village Master Plan? 🔍 Our MPAC Report includes important information on the Project Objectives, community engagement, and more!

📌 To learn more, visit: http://lyackson.bc.ca/mpac-report-nov-2025/ 🔗

🚨 Have you read the latest news on the Quw’utsun Nation's case?In this important press release, Quw’utsun Nation Chiefs ...
08/25/2026

🚨 Have you read the latest news on the Quw’utsun Nation's case?

In this important press release, Quw’utsun Nation Chiefs explain what the BC Supreme Court decision really means: “To be clear, the Quw’utsun Nation's court case regarding their settlement lands at Tl’uqtinus in Richmond has not and does not challenge the effectiveness or validity of any title held by individual private landowners. The ruling does not erase private property.”

📌To learn more, visit http://lyackson.bc.ca/news

💬 ”Now is the time to come together. Now is the time for meaningful dialog. Now is the time for reconciliation, not unil...
08/24/2026

💬 ”Now is the time to come together. Now is the time for meaningful dialog. Now is the time for reconciliation, not unilateral decisions.” — Hereditary Chief Huy wu qw, Laxele’wuts’aat.

🔗 To learn more about the amendments to DRIPA and its impact on Lyackson, visit http://lyackson.bc.ca/news

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8017 Chemainus Road
Chemainus, BC
V0R1K5

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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