Marilyn Slett
Marilyn Slett is the elected Chief of the Heiltsuk Nation, located on the central coast of British Columbia. Under her leadership, the Heiltsuk Nation recently approved a written constitution, which she describes as a 'reclamation' of their ways and an important step toward self-governance. Slett emphasizes the document's significance in outlining the Nation's legal framework and governance structure, stating that it will guide their future based on their laws, values, and beliefs.
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Coastal First Nations president Marilyn Slett said the pipeline will never become a reality.
Carney to meet with Coastal First Nations to discuss resource projects
Canada· 2026-01-12
Marilyn Slett is the president of the Coastal First Nations who stated the group has no interest in the pipeline project.
‘Not going to happen’: First Nations threaten to end Carney’s pipe dream | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-11-29
Marilyn Slett, president of Coastal First Nations, states that they will never consent to allowing oil tankers in their coastal waters.
Welcome to Canada’s energy-first futureCanada· 2025-11-28
Marilyn Slett, president of Coastal First Nations and elected chief of the Heiltsuk Tribal Council, opposes the pipeline and vows to challenge it legally.
Coastal First Nations in B.C. say they’re prepared to challenge pipeline projects in courtCanada· 2025-11-28
Marilyn Slett warned that the pipeline project will never happen and emphasized the rights of First Nations.
Canada minister resigns from cabinet over Carney’s controversial oil pipeline deal | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28Ms. Slett, president of the Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative, said the alliance of First Nations will never allow oil tankers in the area.
Some Liberal MPs question sustainability of Alberta energy deal touted by CarneyCanada· 2025-11-27
Marilyn Slett is the elected chief of the Heiltsuk Nation who commented on the significance of the bank's participation in the healing ceremony.
TD Bank settles human rights complaint by B.C. Muslim-Indigenous manCanada· 2025-11-17
Coastal First Nations President Marilyn Slett says there is agreement to monitor the development's marine traffic.
B.C. asks Ottawa to retain north coast tanker ban, blocking Alberta’s pipeline ambitionsCanada· 2025-11-06
Coastal First Nations president Marilyn Slett has tied consent for some projects to the existing ban on oil tankers.
Alberta’s pipeline pursuit could erode Indigenous support for infrastructure projects, B.C. First Nations leader saysCanada· 2025-10-11
Members of Coastal First Nations are vehemently opposed to oil exports from B.C.’s North Coast, said Marilyn Slett, elected Chief Councillor of the Heiltsuk Tribal Council and president of Coastal First Nations.
Alberta’s pipeline pitch forces a thorny debate back into full viewCanada· 2025-10-04
Chief Marilyn Slett, president of Coastal First Nations, stated there is no support from her people for a pipeline and associated tankers.
A polite ‘no’: B.C. Premier Eby seeks to avoid a battle over Alberta’s pipeline ambitionsCanada· 2025-10-04
Chief Marilyn Slett spoke about the experiences of Indigenous people with racial profiling.
The racial profiling of Indigenous shoppers is unacceptableCanada· 2025-09-04
Marilyn Slett, president of the Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative, says in a news release that there is no pipeline or oil tanker project that would be acceptable to their group.
First Nations in coastal B.C. issue open letter calling on Carney to reject suggested pipelineCanada· 2025-07-23Elected Chief Marilyn Slett told a news conference that her community in Bella Bella, B.C., is experiencing a crisis due to drugs and drug trafficking.
B.C. First Nation files Charter challenge over RCMP refusal to enforce bylawsCanada· 2025-02-26
Elected Chief Marilyn Slett said she felt 'pride and happiness' upon hearing the result, calling the written constitution a 'reclamation' of Heiltsuk ways.
Heiltsuk Nation approves written constitution with 67 per cent of votesCanada· 2025-02-21