Introduction by Satsan

Lifelong speaker, Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief, and Centre for First Nations Governance founder Satsan (Herb George) discusses the importance of First Nations self-governance, beginning with an important lesson he learned from his uncle, a Wet’suwet’en elder, decades ago. Satsan explains section 35 of Canada’s constitution and how it recognizes First Nations’ status as unique nations of their own. He makes an impassioned call for First Nations to fight colonialism in the best way they can—by creating their own laws and mastering the intricacies of the Indian Act, so it can eventually be destroyed. Watch to hear Satsan’s moving insights on inherent right governance’s role in building a bright future for First Nations.