The “obstructionist” profile of Yvonne Lattie

Key aspects of her public work include:

• Land and legal advocacy: She has spoken extensively about the landmark Delgamuukw v. British Columbia decision (1997), which recognized Aboriginal title and the evidentiary value of Indigenous oral histories, and how it supports Gitxsan claims to their territories.cbc+1

• Opposition to industrial projects: Lattie has challenged major resource projects, including a proposed LNG terminal near Lelu Island and the Coastal GasLink pipeline, arguing they threaten salmon habitat and Gitxsan sovereignty.nationalobserver+1

• Indigenous Protected Area declaration: In 2022, she and other Gitxsan hereditary chiefs declared a roughly 170,000‑hectare area in the upper Skeena watershed an Indigenous Protected Area under Gitxsan law, off‑limits to unauthorized activity.theglobeandmail+2

• Direct action and recognition: She has participated in protests and rail blockades related to pipeline construction and was named a “Local Watershed Hero” by CodeBlue BC in 2024 for her lifelong defense of watersheds.codebluebc+1

In interviews, she emphasizes that her authority and responsibilities come from Gitxsan law and her house’s relationship to the land, not from Canadian governments.theglobeandmail+1

Other mentions

There are also passing references to other people with similar names (for example, a 2026 obituary for Shereen Yvonne Lattie in Michigan), but these appear to be different individuals and not the publicly prominent figures above.pioneertribune

If you had a specific Yvonne Lattie in mind (e.g., the journalist or the Gitxsan chief), I can focus on more detailed biographical or career information for that person.