Maiyoo Keyoh Society
The Maiyoo Keyoh Society is an organization dedicated to the protection and stewardship of Maiyoo Keyoh, a traditional territory located northwest of Great Beaver Lake, west of Fort St. James, British Columbia.
The Society is governed according to Dakelh law and the hereditary Keyoh governance system, which affirms the sovereignty of each Keyoh and predates the Indian Act.
Our Purpose
Established in 2003 under the direction of Keyohwhuduchun Sally A’Huille, the Society was formed in response to the growing threat of industrial resource extraction—particularly large-scale clearcut logging—that was damaging the land and ecosystems of the keyoh.
The Society’s constitution affirms our commitment to protecting the territory through the recognition of Section 35 Aboriginal Title and Rights under the Constitution Act, 1982. We promote responsible resource management and maintain a land use plan shared with industry proponents and the Crown.
Constitution
On March 7, 2016
Adopted March 7, 2016
To establish and protect the Maiyoo Keyoh ancestral territory by seeking standing and authority from the courts with a view to obtain official recognition of Aboriginal Title and Rights, protected under Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution.
To protect and preserve the territory by developing responsible resource management plans and maintaining the land with a view to commemorating the site.