October 22, 2025. Rally at the BC Leg to stop the highway expansion.
Reshare from Wilderness Commitee.
VICTORIA/UNCEDED lək̓ʷəŋən TERRITORIES — First Nation leaders, community members and environmental allies are gathered at the B.C. Legislature to demand an immediate halt to a $162 million highway expansion project that threatens Goldstream River (SELEKTEL), a sacred and ecologically vital waterway on Vancouver Island. The expansion would infringe upon the WSÁNEĆ Peoples’ Treaty Rights, including the right to fish and steward the land. It will destroy critical salmon habitat and cut down more than 700 trees — many of which are ancient.
Led by W̱SÁNEĆ Elder Olsen, the lawn of the legislature was filled with songs, drumming and messages of unity. This was more than just a protest – it was a celebration of connection, resilience and hope.
Throughout the day, one message rang clear: protecting Goldstream means protecting salmon, Indigenous rights and the living ecosystems that sustain us all.
Thank you to Elder ZȺWIZUT Carl Olsen, Adam Olsen, Tsawout Hereditary Chief WEC’KINEM Eric Pelkey and W̱SÁNEĆ Hereditary Chief TELAXTEN for their words on why saving SELE₭TEȽ is important not just for salmon but for Douglas Treaty Rights and reconciliation. And thank you to everyone who took part, volunteered and showed up 💚
Let’s keep the momentum growing, write your MLA, spread the word and keep raising your voice for SELE₭TEȽ.
