At it's meeting on March 28 WSN formally recognized Hubert Doolan for his outstanding contributions to the Nation. The Chairperson and Secretary Treasurer (in the place of the President who was not able to attend due to illness) both shared stories about Hubert's work with the Nisga'a Tribal Council and moving the land claims question forward to its ultimate resolution.

Hubert was provided with the opportunity to address WSN and spoke of the past and present and the lessons they have for our future. At the conclusion of his talk members of WSN gave him a standing ovation.