October 22, 2025. Rally at the BC Leg to stop the highway expansion.
Reshare from Wilderness Commitee.
VICTORIA/UNCEDED lək̓ʷəŋən TERRITORIES — First Nation leaders, community members and environmental allies are gathered at the B.C. Legislature to demand an immediate halt to a $162 million highway expansion project that threatens Goldstream River (SELEKTEL), a sacred and ecologically vital waterway on Vancouver Island. The expansion would infringe upon the WSÁNEĆ Peoples’ Treaty Rights, including the right to fish and steward the land. It will destroy critical salmon habitat and cut down more than 700 trees — many of which are ancient.
Led by W̱SÁNEĆ Elder Olsen, the lawn of the legislature was filled with songs, drumming and messages of unity. This was more than just a protest – it was a celebration of connection, resilience and hope.
Throughout the day, one message rang clear: protecting Goldstream means protecting salmon, Indigenous rights and the living ecosystems that sustain us all.
Thank you to Elder ZȺWIZUT Carl Olsen, Adam Olsen, Tsawout Hereditary Chief WEC’KINEM Eric Pelkey and W̱SÁNEĆ Hereditary Chief TELAXTEN for their words on why saving SELE₭TEȽ is important not just for salmon but for Douglas Treaty Rights and reconciliation. And thank you to everyone who took part, volunteered and showed up 💚
Let’s keep the momentum growing, write your MLA, spread the word and keep raising your voice for SELE₭TEȽ.
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Save Selektl
Listen to the videos.
Join Carl Olsen and friends @ 10:00 am every Tuesday on the side of the highway infront of Goldstream Park!
Write a letter to Premier Eby enough is enough. Do not cut down 700 trees to add barrier to highway.
Instead change the speed limit here.
How about slowing down, enjoy this beautiful, sacred landscape we are so lucky to see. Slow down.
In the sun or in the rain for two years Carl Olsen /friends has stood on the side of highway with signage to bring awaresness about what at risk, the government’s plans.
700 trees, many of which classify as old growth are at high risk of being cut along Goldstream river, so that a barrier can be added in between the lanes on the highway.
Trees provide shade and keep streams cool and are critical in maintaining flood control this, is a park.
This will impact Douglas Treaty rights to hunt and fish (food security).
