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Tag: First Nations

Skeena Nations prohibit recreational and sport fisheries due to salmon crisis

Eight First Nations along the Skeena River watershed are standing together to close the freshwater and marine recreational fisheries.

New report assesses implications of UNDRIP on water governance in Canada

Canada’s plan to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will require substantial changes in how we make decisions affecting water.

Nuclear waste repository on hold for Saugeen Ojibway Nation review

The environmental assessment process for a proposed Deep Geologic Repository for nuclear waste has been halted until the Saugeen Ojibway Nation has made an informed decision on whether or not to support the project.

Coastal First Nations applaud Northern Gateway rejection and crude oil tanker ban

In the wake of the tragic diesel spill in Heiltsuk Territory, Coastal First Nations finally get a ban on crude oil transport along BC’s North Coast.

Coastal First Nations call for ban on tankers along BC coast

Coastal First Nations renews call for oil tanker ban on BC coast in aftermath of Bella Bella spill.

Tanker barge runs aground in the Great Bear Rainforest

Environmental impacts uncertain as tug continues to leak fuel in sensitive harvesting area in Heiltsuk Territory.

First Nations and Tribes sign Treaty to stop tar sands pipelines

Signatories from Nations and Tribes across North America also commit to pushing for a sustainable economy based on renewable energy.

Conservationists Call Foul on Site C Logging

Conservation groups question unnecessary rush to hand Protected Area over to BC Hydro for Site C Dam construction.

Tsilhqot’in Nation files Notice of Civil Claim after Mount Polley disaster

First Nation wants to hold industry and the provincial government accountable for massive Mount Polley mine tailings breach in central BC two years ago.

BC First Nations and Province sign marine plan implementation agreements

Completed in 2015, the marine plans seek a balance between stewardship and economic development using an ecosystem-based management approach.

Pipeline panel hears resounding NO from public

Conservation groups, First Nations and other local communities complain that pipeline meetings are poorly advertised.

Court ruling shuts door on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline

Landmark court decision strikes down the federal government’s approval of Enbridge’s controversial pipeline project.

New atlas reveals industrial disturbance on BC’s Blueberry River First Nations

Major report shows excessive industrial development on Blueberry River First Nations’ Land.

Tsleil-Waututh Chief travels to New York City to oppose Kinder Morgan pipeline

Chief Thomas says the Trans Mountain Proposal presents too great of a risk for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation to grant its consent.

Manitoba Premier urged to ban mining in provincial parks

The Wilderness Committee delivered over 3,600 letters regarding the government’s Nopiming Provincial Park Draft Management Plan.

Old growth and eagles’ nests spared from Site C construction

First Nations continue to fight to stop construction of the Site C Dam in order to protect old growth trees and eagle nests.

Northern BC First Nations discuss concerns over major resource developments

First Nations leaders from throughout northern BC gather in Prince George to discuss a process of resource development they say is broken.

David Suzuki to join in Paddle for the Peace to stop Site C

Suzuki will join hundreds of people who will paddle down the Peace River to protest construction of the Site C dam.

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