Standing with Tseshaht First Nation
Learning Is Part of Showing
Earlier this week, Tseshaht First Nation shared a public statement following repeated incidents of racism and hate in our community. In response, community members came together to repaint the Orange Bridge monument that was defaced.
As a Chamber of Commerce, we stand with Tseshaht First Nation. Condemning hate is necessary. Learning, listening, and doing better is required to continue growing a vibrant community.
Reconciliation is not symbolic. It asks all of us, individuals, businesses, and institutions, to understand the history and legal realities of this place, and to act with respect and accountability in how we move forward.
For those looking to deepen their understanding, we are sharing a small number of local and accessible resources that help ground today’s conversations in truth, context, and lived experience — including perspectives from Indigenous women with roots in this region and from the public service. This list is not exhaustive, and we welcome additional resource suggestions from the community.
Recommended Reading (Pick up or order locally at one of our local Independent Book Stores)
Hotel Pacifico — Episode featuring Doug Caul – Jan 18, 2026
In this episode, former Deputy Minister Doug Caul breaks down Section 35 constitutional rights, treaties, DRIPA, and how agreements between First Nations, industry, and government actually work. It is a clear, practical conversation grounded in decades of public service and Indigenous relations experience.
We stand with Tseshaht First Nation, and we encourage continued learning as part of how we show up for one another in this region.
