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Sundance Chief, Rueben George, is a member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) and a Family Counsellor who has 30 years of experience in the healing field. His bestselling book, It Stops Here: Standing Up For Our Lands, Our Waters and Our People, showcases how Indigenous law and jurisdiction are essential for sustainability and wellbeing.
For over a decade, Rueben George has been a leading voice in opposing the fossil fuel megaproject, threatening the traditional territories and sacred waters of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Through his memoir, he provides an account of his uncompromising stand against Canadian systems of prioritizing control, profit and resources over responsibility to lands, waters and people.
Rueben has been a consultant to multiple businesses and is the co-founder/President of Salish Elements, creating green hydrogen energy. Rueben George is a spiritual leader who was adopted and made a Sundance Chief by 2 Lakota families. Rueben is involved in his Coast Salish culture and ceremonies. In all aspects of Rueben’s life and work, he incorporates his cultural and spiritual teachings.
On March 3, UBC Sustainability hosted a hybrid event with Ruben George as they delve into his book while tackling the question; How can we take action to prioritize Indigenous law and jurisdiction to address socio-ecological crises worldwide? You can view the session below.
