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The Maiyoo Keyoh Whuz un'a Whuts'odilhti is now documented on the ICCA Registry, the global registry of territories conserved by Indigenous peoples, maintained by the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). It is one of only two sites in Canada currently on the registry. Read the Maiyoo Keyoh case study on the ICCA Registry → https://www.iccaregistry.org/en/explore/canada/maiyoo-Keyoh-whuz-un-a-whuts-odilhti Explore the interactive world

Maiyoo Keyoh • Tsa Bunghun (Great Beaver Lake) 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 . This sacred place holds generations of stories, ceremonies, and the resting places of our Keyohwhuduchun (hereditary leaders) and their relatives. Each fall, the land around Susk’uz glows in shades of amber and gold, its still waters reflecting the strength and co

RE: BREACH OF CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY: STRUCTURAL EXCLUSION OF MAIYOO KEYOH GOVERNANCE IN THE PATHWAY FORWARD 3.0 AGREEMENT Our governance predates the Indian Act. Our authority is protected by the Constitution. On behalf of the Maiyoo Keyoh Society and the lawful Indigenous government of the Maiyoo Keyoh, we write to address the serious constitutional and governance failures embedded in the Pathway Forward 3.0 Agreement. This open letter is shared publicly to uphold transpare

A Lasting Legacy George A’Huille (also known as Hwatsoten, Hahul, and Sidoman) was born in 1826 and served as keyohwhuduchun of the ancestral villages of Susk’uz and Tsaisdli, as well as the Maiyoo Keyoh. He was the last known keyohwhuduchun to wear the Tsik’usdzai headdress — the physical embodiment of hereditary law, land stewardship, and Dakelh governance. George’s leadership embodied the teachings of respect, balance, and responsibility — values that continue to guide the

Side by side, Maiyoo Keyoh and Daiya-Mattess Keyoh reaffirm the strength of family, land, and law. Standing Strong Together A powerful moment of unity was captured this October as Petra A’Huille , Keyohwhuduchun of Maiyoo Keyoh , and Kenny Sam , Keyohwhuduchun of Daiya-Mattess Keyoh , stood proudly beside the newly installed Maiyoo Keyoh sign — with a Keyoh map showing how their territories connect as neighbors. The image represents strength, shared responsibility, and the e

Formal Recognition of the Current Keyohwhuduchun Keyohwhuduchun Petra A'Huille Petra A'Huille was recognized as keyohwhuduchun by the late Sally A'Huille before Sally's passing in 2020. On December 3, 2022, that title was publicly witnessed in an internationally webcast ceremony — with witnesses including the Hon. Murray Sinclair, Satsan (Herb George), and roughly twelve keyohwhuduchun, who gave their consent. This historic event affirmed the continuation of an unbroken line

Passing of Keyohwhuduchun Sally A’Huille and Appointment of Successor Keyohwhuduchun Sally A'Huille On August 20, 2020, we mourned the passing of Keyohwhuduchun Sally A’Huille (also known as Sally Sam), a courageous and principled leader who dedicated her life to defending Maiyoo Keyoh. Sally inherited the title from her father, Pius A’Huille, and led with strength and wisdom, organizing blockades and negotiations to resist industrial encroachment and preserve the land, wildl