Eight First Nations along the Skeena River watershed are standing together to close the freshwater and marine recreational fisheries. Continue reading Skeena Nations prohibit recreational and sport fisheries due to salmon crisis
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. Continue reading New report assesses implications of UNDRIP on water governance in Canada
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. Continue reading Nuclear waste repository on hold for Saugeen Ojibway Nation review
“Conservation on the Coast” is part of the long-term energy planning and implementation process for the James Bay Cree. This video shares the success of Attawapiskat, Fort Albany and Kashechewan First Nations and their respective Power Corporations to work together to build a better future. Continue reading Video: Success Through Collaboration
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. Continue reading Coastal First Nations applaud Northern Gateway rejection and crude oil tanker ban
Coastal First Nations renews call for oil tanker ban on BC coast in aftermath of Bella Bella spill. Continue reading Coastal First Nations call for ban on tankers along BC coast
Environmental impacts uncertain as tug continues to leak fuel in sensitive harvesting area in Heiltsuk Territory. Continue reading Tanker barge runs aground in the Great Bear Rainforest
Signatories from Nations and Tribes across North America also commit to pushing for a sustainable economy based on renewable energy. Continue reading First Nations and Tribes sign Treaty to stop tar sands pipelines
Conservation groups question unnecessary rush to hand Protected Area over to BC Hydro for Site C Dam construction. Continue reading Conservationists Call Foul on Site C Logging
First Nation wants to hold industry and the provincial government accountable for massive Mount Polley mine tailings breach in central BC two years ago. Continue reading Tsilhqot’in Nation files Notice of Civil Claim after Mount Polley disaster
Completed in 2015, the marine plans seek a balance between stewardship and economic development using an ecosystem-based management approach. Continue reading BC First Nations and Province sign marine plan implementation agreements
Conservation groups, First Nations and other local communities complain that pipeline meetings are poorly advertised. Continue reading Pipeline panel hears resounding NO from public
Landmark court decision strikes down the federal government’s approval of Enbridge’s controversial pipeline project. Continue reading Court ruling shuts door on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline
Major report shows excessive industrial development on Blueberry River First Nations’ Land. Continue reading New atlas reveals industrial disturbance on BC’s Blueberry River First Nations
Chief Thomas says the Trans Mountain Proposal presents too great of a risk for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation to grant its consent. Continue reading Tsleil-Waututh Chief travels to New York City to oppose Kinder Morgan pipeline
The Wilderness Committee delivered over 3,600 letters regarding the government’s Nopiming Provincial Park Draft Management Plan. Continue reading Manitoba Premier urged to ban mining in provincial parks
First Nations continue to fight to stop construction of the Site C Dam in order to protect old growth trees and eagle nests. Continue reading Old growth and eagles’ nests spared from Site C construction
First Nations leaders from throughout northern BC gather in Prince George to discuss a process of resource development they say is broken. Continue reading Northern BC First Nations discuss concerns over major resource developments
