Desmond McKinnon, from the Laksilyu clan, was raised and lives in Witset. Having four children with wife of 21 years, Sherry, Des has a strong bond with the community. Des is a long-term business owner and red seal carpenter. With many years of elected councillor in his past, Des’ knowledge of the community, its members, and the working and value of Wet’suwet’en hereditary system and the elected system, provide strong guidance to Kyah in all dealings on the Territory.