The benefits the Wet’suwet’en First Nation looks for from natural-gas pipeline proponents are typical—jobs, training, education, and revenue to the community. But councillor Erwin Tom lights up as he talks of an unusual benefit: cultural revival and reinforcement. As with many other nations, some traditional practices had faded. There’s not been that much in recent …
‘Once in a lifetime’ economic opportunity for B.C.’s northwest By Tom Fletcher Legislature reporter, Black Press A group of northwestern B.C. Indigenous leaders is encouraged by meetings with the NDP government about the prospects for liquefied natural gas development. Members of the First Nations Natural Gas Alliance travelled to Victoria this week, after Premier John …
Wednesday May 9 is a big day for our First Nations Natural Gas Alliance, and a big opportunity to get across our message on LNG, its benefits, and Indigenous support for it. Our CEO, Karen Ogen-Toews, will lead a mission to Victoria, with our chair, Chief Dan George, Ts’il Kaz Koh First Nation (Burns Lake …
Huu-ay-aht First Nations, a modern treaty Nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island, really understand sustainable and profitable business. Forestry and fisheries are among key foundations of the strategic plan for the self-governing nation of close to 750 people. Tourism, mining, renewable power, and port development are further possibilities. For the next step now, …
The Alliance is working towards a meeting in Victoria with the government NDP caucus, with the participation of some First Nations leaders. The aim is to underline for the NDP cabinet ministers and MLAs that many First Nations in BC do support LNG development and associated natural-gas pipelines. We hope then to host a news …
