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Inside Chawathil: A First Nation Chief on Governance and Growth
By Quillette - 7/8/2026, 5:29 AM - 124 words
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Inside Chawathil: A First Nation Chief on Governance and Growth
Aaron Pete, Chief of the Chawathil First Nation in British Columbia, is a man of many talents.
He is a podcast host, a pundit, and an Indigenous gadfly.
In this podcast, Quillette host Jonathan Kay speaks with Pete about reserve governance, residential schools, ‘unmarked graves,’ and intra-Indigenous politics.
Pete explains the realities of Indigenous life in BC, sharing the challenges and successes of leading the Chawathil First Nation.
He discusses the complexities of reserve governance, the lasting impact of residential schools, the sensitive issue of ‘unmarked graves,’ and the dynamics of intra-Indigenous politics.
The conversation offers a nuanced perspective on these critical topics, providing insight into the experiences and perspectives of an Indigenous leader.