Wet'suwet'en

The Wet'suwet'en are an Indigenous First Nations group in northern British Columbia, Canada, with a rich cultural history. They have a traditional governance system based on hereditary clan chiefs. Recently, they became prominent in national discussions over land rights and pipeline development. They oppose certain pipeline projects on their unceded territory, asserting their authority and concern for environmental protection and ancestral land rights. The controversy highlights the ongoing importance of respecting Indigenous sovereignty and engaging in meaningful consultation regarding land use and resource development in Canada.