Today, Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs from the Likhts’amisyu Clan are in court for a second hearing on a Motion to Strike brought forward by the Canadian government. The motion aims to dismiss the Chiefs’ case, which argues that Canada is violating their Charter section 7 rights—the right to life, liberty, and security of the person—by failing to take meaningful action on climate change.
The Chiefs are seeking to hold Canada accountable to its climate agreements, stating that continued support for fossil fuel industries puts Indigenous territories and lives at greater risk. They cite visible and worsening impacts on their lands, including wildfires, glacial melt, and ecosystem loss.
On the eve of the hearing, community members gathered at the Vancouver Unitarians, where Musqueam Elder Shane Pointe welcomed attendees. Wet’suwet’en leaders shared powerful stories of the changes they’ve seen and the importance of collective action to protect future generations.
The case has drawn support from across the country, with many tuning in online and creating posters of solidarity.
As the court considers the government’s second attempt to halt the case, the Likhts’amisyu Clan continues to fight for climate justice—and for their rights.
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