Lyackson First Nation

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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 leadership is responding to the threats against DRIPA. 📢💬 ”A strategy of deny, delay, denounce, is not a strategy th...
10/12/2026

Our leadership is responding to the threats against DRIPA. 📢

💬 ”A strategy of deny, delay, denounce, is not a strategy that is going to be successful in the province of British Columbia” — 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

💬“For us as Hul’q’umi’num Mustimuhw, our ancestors were scientists. That knowledge has just as much weight as anything e...
10/12/2026

💬“For us as Hul’q’umi’num Mustimuhw, our ancestors were scientists. That knowledge has just as much weight as anything else.” — Hereditary Chief Huy wu qw, Laxele’wuts’aat

In this conference clip, Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas urges people to understand that the knowledge of our Hul’q’umi’num Mustimuhw is a legitimate science and needs to be taken into consideration when discussing our relationship to the herring.

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

Lyackson’s Office Hours 🌿📅 Monday – Friday⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM🍽️ Lunch 12 – 12:30 PMWe are closed on statutory holidays. ✨💭 Wan...
10/11/2026

Lyackson’s Office Hours 🌿

📅 Monday – Friday
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
🍽️ Lunch 12 – 12:30 PM

We are closed on statutory holidays. ✨

💭 Want to get in touch with Lyackson First Nation? Visit http://lyackson.bc.ca 🔗

This July, Lyackson Mustimuhw gathered on Leey’qsun Island for Lyackson Days – an annual celebration of our Nation. 🌲 ♥...
10/10/2026

This July, Lyackson Mustimuhw gathered on Leey’qsun Island for Lyackson Days – an annual celebration of our Nation. 🌲 ♥️

This event reinforces our strong relationships with the land, and each other, as we continue to build a healthy and vibrant future. 🌿

“The Leey’qsun Mustimuhw are so grounded and connected to Leey’qsun Island. That is where our creation story is. Our name, Leey’qsun, is in our language. In English, it means “the top of a Douglas fir tree,” and it links back to our creation story.”
— Huy’wu’qw Laxele’wuts’aat (Hereditary Chief) Shana Thomas

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The recent return of Tl’uqtinus to the Quw’utsun Nation is more than a legal win — it’s a restoration of our deep connec...
10/09/2026

The recent return of Tl’uqtinus to the Quw’utsun Nation is more than a legal win — it’s a restoration of our deep connection with the land and waters. 🌊

This landmark ruling recognizes our Aboriginal Title and our right to fish as our ancestors did. We are proud to stand together, honouring our stories and protecting our ancestral territory. 🤝🏽

🔗 To learn more about Lyackson news and updates, visit: http://lyackson.bc.ca/news

Want more Lyackson First Nation content? 🎬Follow us on Instagram for placenames, Hul’q’umi’num lessons, news, events, an...
10/09/2026

Want more Lyackson First Nation content? 🎬

Follow us on Instagram for placenames, Hul’q’umi’num lessons, news, events, and more! ✨

📲 Join our community and celebrate Lyackson Nation with us!

📌To learn more about Lyackson Nation, visit: https://lyackson.bc.ca/

Have you seen Lyackson’s 2025-26 Annual Service Report? 📖This report highlights the key activities of the Lyackson Leade...
10/08/2026

Have you seen Lyackson’s 2025-26 Annual Service Report? 📖

This report highlights the key activities of the Lyackson Leadership and the operations of the Lyackson Administration Office throughout the fiscal year. 🌿 💭 Interested in learning more? Visit http://lyackson.bc.ca/2025-2026-annual-service-report

Learn Hul’q’umi’num’: lhum'uhw 🌧️lhum'uhw means “raining” in Hul’q’umi’num’. ☔️Follow us for more words and language res...
10/08/2026

Learn Hul’q’umi’num’: lhum'uhw 🌧️

lhum'uhw means “raining” in Hul’q’umi’num’. ☔️

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📣 The Huli’tun Health Society’s (HHS) has published an update on Programs and Services available for Lyackson and Halalt...
10/08/2026

📣 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 Health and Wellness Plan and HHS’ start for Accreditation; continuous improvement of health services. 🎉

🔗 To read the full Community Services Communication, visit http://lyackson.bc.ca/hulitun-health-society-update

The second-generation cut-off has affected First Nations families for decades, impacting who can pass Indian status on t...
10/07/2026

The second-generation cut-off has affected First Nations families for decades, impacting who can pass Indian status on to their children and future generations.

Episode 1 of brings together First Nations voices to share how these rules affect families, rights, identity, and belonging — and why change is being called for now.

🌐 Stay informed on what’s happening and what it means for Lyackson.

Go to http://lyackson.bc.ca/news to view the full video. 📷

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8017 Chemainus Road
Chemainus, BC
V0R1K5

Opening Hours

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

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