Chief Roger William of the Ts’ilhqot’in National Government visited the Nass Valley and had opportunity to observe and address Wilp Si’ayuukhl Nisga’a (WSN) at its summer sitting on July 27, 2015.

Since the June 2014 landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision that recognized the Ts’ilhqot’in Nation held Aboriginal Title to title lands, the Ts’ilhqot’in leadership have been venturing out across the country to visit modern Aboriginal land claims agreement holders and other organizations to share best practices in self-government.  In his address, Chief William said, “we want to be involved in all decision-making in all Ts’ilhqot’in territory.”

All members of WSN stood in honour as Chief William then shared a traditional Loon song that is a part of Ts’ilhqot’in history.  Chief William then exchanged gifts with the Executive officers.

President Stevens concluded the exchange with words of encouragement to Chief William and the Ts’ilhqot’in Nation, “We are more than happy to share our experience with you and your National Government.  On behalf of the Nisga’a Nation we wish you well in your journey.”

For photos of Chief Roger William’s address to Wilp Si’ayuukhl Nisga’a (WSN), visit our photo album HERE.