Since the Sechelt ‘Nation’ {a ‘self-governing’ ‘nation’ of 1,760 people} is one of the parties in this case, why would the court hearings be held on their home turf? If that doesn’t indicate predetermined bias, what does?? Enough of this racist pandering…
“A contractor hired to oversee logging on a Sechelt property and that site’s numbered company owner were sentenced for violations of the “Heritage Conservation Act” June 16, in the first ever B.C. Provincial Court sitting held at the ‘Shíshálh ‘Nation’ longhouse.
“Grant Starrs, 55, of Sechelt and ‘0990199 B.C. Ltd.’ both pleaded guilty to the 2020 disruption of an identified heritage site. That area was occupied by the graves of 77 ‘Shíshálh’ people, according to the statement of facts entered by provincial Crown counsel Molly Greene.
“Provincial Court Judge Robert Hamilton accepted the joint submission of the Crown and defence attorneys, and fined the company $200,000, payable within five business days. Starrs was fined $30,000 and given 90 days to pay. Each is also to pay a victim surcharge of 15% of their fine amounts.
“Kin Kwok Chung, a principal with ‘0990199 B.C. Ltd.’, also faced the same charges, but was not sentenced personally.
‘Reasons for decision’
“In issuing his decision, Hamilton stated the fine to the company was four times higher than previous ones issued for such violations of the “Heritage Conservation Act”.
“It is a statement, recognition of how serious this case is”,
he stated, calling the proceedings and the protocols conducted by the ‘Nation’ {Indian Tribe} before the court’s call to order “a very moving experience”.
{Another court bending over backwards to excessively and emotionally compliment Aboriginal plaintiffs…}
“He stated the fines were a “fair outcome from the legal perspective” but pointed out that “the law is a bit of a blunt instrument” {!}. In relation to those moneys being payable to the Province as “general revenue”, he encouraged the more than 100 people in attendance, which included representatives of the District of Sechelt council, Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board and Town of Gibsons council, to write to the Province to ask that it consult with the ‘Nation’ on where and how that money should be spent {Is this done for any other plaintiffs who don’t happen to be Aboriginal?}. He explained that nothing in the statutes allowed him, in his capacity as a judge, to issue such a direction to the Province {Then why this editorial commentary from the bench?}.
“Starrs and Chung made statements at the sentencing, both expressing remorse. Starrs who stated he had lived in the area since the age of three, said he recognized “the hurt and pain” his actions caused and “if I could change the past, I would”.
‘Offence details’
“Greene outlined in her statement that archaeological features were identified and the subject site was added to the ‘Nation’s database in 2015. In 2018, the company entered into an agreement with the ‘Nation’ about logging on the property and a 200-metre buffer zone around the archaeological site was established and flagged. In the spring of 2020, logging activities occurred within what was to be the protected area and disturbance to the site was documented by the ‘Nation’.
“She noted that the value of the timber harvested was just over $51,000.
‘Unprecedented’ proceedings’
“Hamilton called the proceedings “unprecedented in the province”, noting that when he was approached regarding holding the sentencing in the longhouse, he had concerns about logistics. When assured requirements could be met, he said the venue decision was a “no-brainer”, noting he was glad to see how many members of the public attended.
{When has this been done in the past? Are non-Aboriginal plaintiffs entitled to the same??}
“The court heard impact statements from former chief of the Shíshálh ‘Nation’ {‘shíshálh hiwus’} Warren Paull, who was the ‘Nation’s leader at the time the violations occurred. He stated his community “knew our ancestors were there” and had asked the Province for the return of the property to ‘Nation’ jurisdiction.
{Why not just move the graves onto your own turf?}
“As for the damage, he said, “This should not have happened”.
“I can see the destruction from my living room”,
former Chief {‘hiwus’} Garry Feschuk told the court in his statement. Citing his sadness about the destruction, he said he could not accept an apology from the offenders {?}.
“What has happened here cannot be rectified”,
said former Chief (‘hiwus’) Calvin Craigan in his remarks to the court, speaking not only to the disruption of the ancestors’ final resting places but to the loss of traditional medicines when lands are logged. He called on all to be “stewards of the land” the ‘Nation’ shares with others.
“The court docket called for an 11 a.m. start, but the formal sentencing followed ‘Nation’ protocols.
{But this is a B.C. court – NOT and Aboriginal one! Show some damn respect!!}
“‘Protector of Culture’ (‘xwash’) (Steven Feschuk) {Now there’s an Aboriginal name, lol} ‘Shíshálh’ protector of culture, introduced those, stating “the work takes the time it needs to take” {?}.
“Included were traditional songs of welcome and prayer {Can Catholics hold a service before their trial?}, as well as the presentation of a blanket and armband to Hamilton.
{And what is the legal term for ‘gifts’ before trial to a trial judge, from a plaintiff?}
“After the sentences were delivered, the elected Chief (‘lhe hiwus yalxwemult’) Lenora Joe thanked all who had gathered to bear witness and stated the ‘Nation’s commitment to “uphold our culture at every turn … and to work collaboratively {‘as long as we get what we want’} with our neighbours.
“We will protect the land, we will protect the water and our people.”
‘Witnesses to the proceedings’
“Also part of the ‘Nation’s process was the identification of four witnesses to the sentencing proceedings, who were called on at the conclusion to provide their accounts. The {mixed-Race} ‘Protector of Culture’ (‘xwash’) explained this was in respect of the traditions of oral ‘history’. Included were ‘Nation’ members Candace Campo and Chris August, Sechelt councillor Brenda Rowe and SCRD board chair and Sechelt councillor Alton Toth.
…
“In her statement, Rowe reflected on the pain she saw in the faces of many at the gathering and committed to do what she could to see improvements made. “Brilliant” {‘Discriminatory’} was the view she voiced in relation to the judge’s decision to hold the sentencing with the ‘Nation’.
“SCRD board chair Toth said what he witnessed was an effort from the courts on {one-way} ‘reconciliation’. As someone born and raised on the Coast, he stated the destruction “shouldn’t have happened” and being at the proceedings had left him feeling “extremely sad, extremely heavy”, closing with an expression of thanks to the ‘Nation’ for being allowed to attend {? They didn’t ‘allow’ anything! The Court decides on public attendance. Such pathetic pandering…}.
“The gathering culminated with a song; the tones of the ‘Nation’s drums and voices resonating with strength throughout the longhouse.”
{Can you imagine any other Canadian citizens being allowed to sing and drum in a Canadian court? END RACE BASED LAW!!!}
–‘Historic court sentencing at shíshálh longhouse sees $230,000 in fines issued for grave site damages’,
Connie Jordison, Coast Reporter, June 17, 2025
See also:
‘Still No Accountability’ (First Nations’ Justice Strategy) {Aug.12, 2023}:
“There should ONLY be CANADIAN justice!
Enough of this anachronistic, segregationist nonsense. The ‘overcriminalization’ in Aboriginal communities must be addressed at source, not by privileged Aboriginal elites attending expensive conferences to transfer the blame to the rest of Canadians.
P.S. Who is paying for this racist nonsense?
“We are committed to working with the B.C. ‘First Nations’ Justice Council to implement the ‘First Nations’ Justice Strategy by following the lead of ‘Indigenous’ Peoples who are reclaiming their ‘Indigenous’ laws, orders and institutions”. {?}”
https://endracebasedlaw.ca/2023/08/12/still-no-accountability/
‘Standardizing Systemic Court Discrimination’ (Training ‘Gladue Writers’) {Sept.27, 2019}:
“The Legal Services Society of B.C., which provides legal aid in the province, maintains B.C.’s roster of {taxpayer-funded} ‘Gladue writers’. In 2016, the society had a roster of 14 writers and as of this year, that list had grown to 40 {!}… In 2017/2018, 32% of the adults incarcerated in B.C. were ‘indigenous’ {‘aboriginal’}, while ‘indigenous’ {‘aboriginal’} people made up six per cent of the B.C. population in 2016…”
‘Aboriginal Judge Awards Aboriginal Sentencing Discount’ (Gladue) {Feb.12, 2026}:
“This approach may look like that would be giving ‘Indigenous’ women special treatment in the sentencing process. I am fine with that – and I would say it is about time”,
Judge Alexander Wolf, who also identifies as ‘Indigenous’ and is a member of the Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis ‘First Nation’, wrote.”
https://endracebasedlaw.ca/2026/02/12/aboriginal-judge-awards-aboriginal-sentencing-discount/
‘Squamish Criminal’s ‘Aboriginal Privilege’’ (Gladue) {Mar.26, 2024}:
Yet another example of legal ‘Aboriginal Privilege’. She only served 1/4 of her sentence…
“A former councillor of the Squamish ‘Nation’ {a ‘nation’ of 4,388 people} who defrauded the tribe out of more than $855,000 has been granted day parole after serving one year in prison for her crimes. Former ‘Nation’ co-chair and department head Krisandra Lenore Jacobs, 59, was handed a four-year jail sentence a year ago in North Vancouver provincial court after previously being found guilty of fraud and theft, following a lengthy {therefore, expensive} trial.”
https://endracebasedlaw.ca/2024/03/26/squamish-criminals-aboriginal-privilege/
‘Creating A Segregated, Parallel Legal System In Canada’ (U. Of Victoria) {April 7, 2018}::
In an age when we are actively trying to move beyond the differential and discriminatory treatment of people based on race/ethnicity, here we have the Canadian legal profession actively and eagerly setting up a parallel, segregated legal system!
ALL Canadians should be subject to the same legal provisions.
We DEMAND this as Canadian citizens!
We say ‘NO’ to segregated legal systems…
“A new law program at the University of Victoria is the world’s first to combine the intensive study of both ‘indigenous’ {‘primitive’} and ‘non-‘indigenous’ {‘modern’} law, enabling people to work fluently across the two realms {WHY?}.”
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