The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council’s mandate is to promote respect for W̱SÁNEĆ culture, traditional practices, language and the interests of the W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations. As an organization focused on self-determination, we work to enhance recognition of, and respect for, W̱SÁNEĆ Douglas Treaty rights and W̱ SÁNEĆ Aboriginal rights and title. The WLC seeks to promote sustainable and equitable development of resources within W̱SÁNEĆ Territory, including the original W̱SÁNEĆ stewardship practices of the environment as it was meant to be.

The Blackfish Newsletter aims to provide regular updates on the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Marine and Land Use Plan for the W̱SÁNEĆ Territory.