Specific Claims Tribunal rules in favour of Huu-Ay-Aht Nation in British Columbia
(Coast Salish Territory – August 21, 2014) – The Union of BC Indian Chiefs applauds the Huu-Ay-Aht First Nations on the just resolution of their…
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NEB to hear oral Aboriginal traditional evidence for Trans Mountain Expansion Project
The National Energy Board (NEB or the Board) will begin hearing oral traditional evidence from registered Aboriginal intervenors for the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project…
New report claims Energy East is an unacceptable risk to waterways
Drinking water, beluga habitat, and fishing and swimming holes are all at risk if TransCanada’s proposed Energy East pipeline is approved, says a new report…
What does Ottawa really want when it calls for transparency?
The First Nation’s Transparency Act, which was passed into legislation in November 2011, has been met with varying opinions and a mixture of words that…
Chief Clarence Louie: The key to the future is building a strong economy
Osoyoos, in the southern part of beautiful British Columbia, is quickly becoming Canada’s most popular tourist destination. Nestled in the valley of the Okanagan, a…
Actors learn firsthand about global warming and arctic protection
Greenpeace recently organized an expedition to the arctic to help bring awareness of the dire situation there. Conservationists say the arctic is being significantly affected…
Immediate Action is needed to limit impacts of Mount Polley Mine tailings pond breach
OTTAWA, ON – On August 7, 2014 the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) called for immediate action to address and limit any potential impacts of…
AER needs to get tough with CNRL: Greenpeace
In reaction to Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) seeking approval to resume crude extraction from its spill-plagued tar sands property near Primrose Lake, Mike Hudema,…
Mount Polley Mine spill threatens health of residents, drinking water and salmon runs
(Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver – August 6, 2014) In the early morning hours of August 4, BC Day, a catastrophic breach of Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley…
Chief Sam: Pipeline approval is contingent on collaborative National Energy Strategy
On July 30 2014, Lower Nicola Indian Band Chief Aaron Sam sent a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to outline his concerns about…