Xtli’li’ye Lydia Hwitsum was named Land Champion and Sulatiye’ Maiya Modeste chosen Emerging Leader. At the Real Estate Foundation of BC’s 2024 Land Awards Gala, projects and people that protect lands and waters are celebrated. By Tyee Staff. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are either put on by us or by our select partners. Published June 24, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2024/06/24/Land-Awards-Spotlight-Indigenous-Heroes/