For Our People. For Our Future.
In this featured interview, Splatsin Community Members are invited to hear directly from Kukpi7 Mike Christian as he reflects on leadership, community priorities, past accomplishments, and the vision guiding the work ahead.
Building on Our Progress, Together.
Waytk! As your Kukpi7, I’ve spent the past two years focused on rebuilding trust, strengthening unity, and creating real opportunities for Splatsin members. Together, we’ve made tremendous progress — restoring accountability in our administration, revitalizing our development corporation, and setting Splatsin on a stronger path of prosperity and growth.
But our journey is far from over. I’m seeking re-election this January to continue the work we’ve started — advancing housing and infrastructure, supporting education and childcare, improving health services, and expanding employment and business opportunities for our people.
We’ve shown that when we move forward together, we accomplish more than ever before. Let’s keep that momentum going — for our Elders, our youth, and all generations of Splatsin
Kukpi7 Mike Christian signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Tolko Industries, strengthening collaboration in forestry and resource management.
Real Progress for Our People
In the past two years, Kukpi7 Mike Christian has led Splatsin with purpose and integrity — rebuilding trust, restoring accountability, and driving real results for the community.
Under his leadership, Splatsin achieved a landmark victory with the R.W. Bruhn Bridge negotiations, a peaceful and strategic protest that led to direct agreements and renewed respect for Splatsin’s role as a regional partner.
Kukpi7 Christian attended the 2025 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Victoria this September, meeting with BC Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar and other key provincial officials to discuss forestry, land stewardship, and Indigenous partnership priorities.
Mike also restructured Splatsin Development Corporation (SDC), cutting inefficiencies and reigniting economic growth. With a renewed focus on accountability and opportunity, SDC has expanded local employment, increased Indigenous representation in leadership roles, and laid the foundation for long-term community prosperity.
Across the community, his leadership has guided housing renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and the expansion of fibre optic networks, improving daily life and communication. His advocacy at the provincial and federal levels continues to advance Splatsin’s boundaries, land rights, and self-reliance.
Above all, Mike’s vision is one of unity, opportunity, and accountability — building a stronger future for Elders, youth, and generations to come.
About Kukpi7 Mike
Kukpi7 Mike Christian flashes a thumbs up alongside SDC CEO Grahame Go following the successful resolution of the R.W. Bruhn Bridge protest, after partners agreed to provide a fair and equitable deal for Splatsin and the Splatsin Development Corporation.
Mike Christian is not just a leader — he’s one of us.
A proud Splatsin member and one of ten siblings of Delphinia (Delpine) Christian, Mike’s roots run deep within the community. His grandfather is Alec Christian (Aleksis/Siyups) and his grandmother is Emily Duteau (McNeil). His great-grandparents are Christian Dominick and Annie Haskett (On). These are names that carry strength, resilience, and tradition through the generations. Mike is also a proud uncle to many nieces and nephews who inspire his ongoing commitment to a better future for Splatsin.
A Red Seal carpenter with a background in information technology, Mike brings both hands-on skill and forward-thinking leadership to his role as Kukpi7. Over the past two years, he has led with integrity and determination — rebuilding trust, restoring accountability, and delivering meaningful results for the community.