Á’a:líya Warbus is the MLA for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake and the Official Opposition House Leader. She was first elected in 2024.
Á’a:líya has a background in film, storytelling and communications on behalf of Indigenous peoples. She served as the Director of Cultural Communications at Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw Government, and as a Professor at Capilano University – Indigenous Digital Film Department. She is a multifaceted artist, and a community engagement advocate.
She is a young mother of three school-aged children and a proud member of the Stó:lō Nation. Á’a:líya is the daughter of former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Steven Lewis Point, OC OBC (Xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl), who also served as Tribal Chair of the Stó:lō Nation and Grand Chief of Stó:lō Tribal Council.
