Rhonda Phillips
Rhonda Phillips is the Chief of the Xatsull First Nation in British Columbia, Canada. She has been an outspoken advocate for Indigenous rights and environmental protection, particularly in the wake of the Mount Polley mine disaster in 2014, which resulted in a significant environmental catastrophe. Recently, Chief Phillips has led her nation in filing a legal challenge against the B.C. government's approval to raise the tailings dam at Mount Polley, arguing that the decision was made without meaningful consultation with First Nations and poses ongoing risks to their territory and way of life.
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Xatśūll First Nation Kukpi7 (Chief) Rhonda Phillips expressed doubts about First Nations being partners in major projects.
Ministers promise First Nations will be consulted on Carney government’s major projects
Canada· 2026-07-17
Chief Rhonda Phillips told a news conference in front of Vancouver’s courthouse that the province is allowing work at the Mount Polley tailing dam to proceed without an environmental assessment.
B.C. First Nation launches challenge of province’s approval to raise Mount Polley mine damCanada· 2025-04-16
