Opinion: New federal marine commitments are an important first step
Vancouver Sun, Nov 8, 2016 Nobody knows better than First Nations the risks posed by marine shipping and the damage that accidents can wreak on communities. The sinking of…
Vancouver Sun, Nov 8, 2016 Nobody knows better than First Nations the risks posed by marine shipping and the damage that accidents can wreak on communities. The sinking of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Coastal First Nations say Canada’s federal investments an important first step. The proof will be in the delivery. November 7, 2016 (Vancouver) – Coastal First Nations, CFN, say…
Vancouver Sun, October 30, 2016 The devastating diesel spill in Heiltsuk Nation territory is a clear example of why First Nations must play a key role in emergency spill response…
Heiltsuk infuriated by Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s statement on diesel spill October 26, 2016 (Bella Bella) – A statement just released by Canada’s fisheries minister has left Heiltsuk Chief Councillor…
Bella Bella (October 24, 2106) – Shoreline cleanup crews have been deployed to try to recover diesel contaminating tidal beaches and rocky shoreline areas from the sunken Nathan E. Steward…
Bella Bella (October 24, 2106) – The Heiltsuk Nation is pleased with new interim measures announced today by the Pacific Pilotage Authority (PPA), including changes to waiver exemptions allowing vessels…
Bella Bella (October 22, 2016) – Heiltsuk Chief Marilyn Slett says her community is in a state of shock today as spilled diesel oil has broken free of barriers to contain…
Fund Page In the wee hours of October 13th, the Nathan E. Stewart, a tug and US-based diesel barge, ran aground just north of Bella Bella. While the barge has…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coastal First Nations Renews Call for Oil Tanker Ban on BC Coast in Aftermath of Bella Bella Spill Vancouver, BC (October 14, 2016) – Coastal First Nations…