Maiyoo Keyoh Society Endorses
Joint Statement on B.C. Declaration Act
The Maiyoo Keyoh Society officially endorses
the Joint Statement titled "B.C.’s Declaration Act Provides a Backstop of Certainty in a World of Chaos."
This endorsement affirms our position that recognizing Indigenous jurisdiction is the only path to stability. We view
the Declaration Act not as a source of uncertainty,
but as a necessary confirmation of rights that have existed for centuries. This aligns with the recent Gitxaała court decision, which confirmed that the Crown must respect
the governance rights of title holders.
True certainty on the land does not come from bypassing our laws; it comes from respecting the lawful authority of the
Keyoh governance system.
A Living System of Governance
Nestled along the north shore of Tsa Bunghun—known in English as Great Beaver Lake, lies the ancient village site of Susk’uz, the ancestral home of the Maiyoo Keyoh.
The Maiyoo Keyoh has issued an
OPEN LETTER to Premier Eby,
calling out a constitutional failure
in the Province’s reconciliation framework.
Read the OPEN LETTER to Premier Eby
and stand with the lawful Indigenous government of the Maiyoo Keyoh.
In October, new Keyoh signage was unveiled to honour the enduring connection between neighbouring families and their ancestral lands. Petra A’Huille of Maiyoo Keyoh and Kenny Sam of Daiya-Mattess Keyoh came together to celebrate this moment of visibility, respect, and shared stewardship. Their leadership reflects the living strength of the Keyoh system — families standing strong together to uphold land, law, and legacy. (Read Keyoh NEWS)
For Proponents & Crown Representatives
Planning a proposed activity on Maiyoo Keyoh territory?
Please review Maiyoo Keyoh’s Referral Procedure Policy and
submission requirements before proceeding.
Our Commitment
The Maiyoo Keyoh Society remains dedicated to
Protecting the forest, wildlife, and waters of Maiyoo Keyoh
Upholding traditional governance and law through Ilhunahodulhs
Advocating for recognition of Keyoh sovereignty and stewardship
Educating future generations about our history, responsibilities, and rights
We honour our ancestors and uphold our responsibilities with the understanding that each Keyoh is sovereign and sacred. The Society continues to serve as a guardian of this legacy.
Our Projects
"Sustaining the Keyoh for Generations to Come”.
The Keyohwhuduchun George A’Huille
Monument Project
The Keyohwhuduchun George A’Huille Monument Project was created to honour George A’Huille (Hot’sot’en, Hahul, Sidoman), hereditary leader of Susk’uz, Tsaisdli, and Maiyoo Keyoh. As the last known Keyohwhuduchun to wear the sacred Tsik’usdzai headdress, George embodied the values of Dakelh law—respect, balance, and responsibility—guiding his people through leadership grounded in ancestral knowledge and connection to the land.
The monument now standing at Susk’uz serves as a lasting tribute to his life and to the hereditary governance system he upheld. It represents the enduring strength of the Maiyoo Keyoh, the continuation of Dakelh authority, and the deep relationship between family, law, and territory. Through this project, the A’Huille family and community reaffirm their commitment to protecting the teachings, history, and stewardship that define the Keyoh.
SUSK'UZ HEADDRESS EXHIBIT
Royal Ontario Museum, The Exploration Place, Canadian Heritage: Museums Assistance Program
The headdress formerly belonged to George A’Huille (also known as Hahul or Sidoman), the Keyohwuduchun of the Susk’uz
Whut’en in the mid-19th century. The headdress was and still is the physical symbol of authority of the Susk’uz Keyohwuduchun traditional governance.
Petra A'Huille is the great-great-granddaughter of George A’Huille and the current Keyohwuduchun.
TERRITORY COMMEMORATION SIGNAGE
Vancouver Foundation
Indigenous-led initiatives that encouraged community inclusiveness, belonging, and healing.
In 2021, Vancouver Foundation launched the Indigenous Priorities Granting Program to provide flexible, one-time grants to First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities, and Indigenous led organizations operating in the lands now known as BC.
With the support of the Province of BC, the new signage step towards reconciliation, bringing attention to our indigenous keyoh laws of land tenure.
MAIYOO KEYOH is working to establish and to protect the Maiyoo Keyoh ancestral territory by seeking standing and authority from the courts with a view to obtain official recognition of Aboriginal and Indigenous Title and Rights which are protected under section 35 of the Canadian Constitution.
To protect and preserve the Maiyoo Keyoh ancestral territory by developing responsible resource management plans and by maintain the territory with a view to commemorating the site.
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