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Heiltsuk Leaders Aim to Reshape Maritime Law to Prevent Oil Spills
Read StoryRepresentatives from the Heiltsuk Nation travel to London in a global effort to prevent another catastrophic oil spill like the Nathan E. Stewart.
Coastal First Nations decry Alberta’s decision to fund groups challenging Oil Tanker Moratorium Act
Read StoryResponding to funding for legal challenges against Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, CFN will continue to protect our waters, lands and resources from potential oil spills.
Oil Tanker Ban: A Step Toward Sustainable Coastal Economies
Read StoryWith the oil tanker ban finally law, we can turn our attention to building a healthy, sustainable coastal economy; one that recognizes the needs of all future generations.
It’s time to pass the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act
Read StoryCFN-GBI supports the federal government’s request that the Senate pass Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, in its amended form so that northern BC waters will be safe from oil spills.
Protect our Coast: Support Bill C-48
Read StoryHear from some of the many people throughout the North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii speaking out in support of Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act.
Senators Must Respect Will of Voters on Oil Tanker Ban
Read StoryIn an open letter to Parliamentarians, Coastal First Nations president Chief Marilyn Slett says Canadian senators must respect the will of voters as expressed in the 2015 election and pass Bill C-48 banning oil tankers from Canada’s north Pacific coast.
CFN-GBI urge Senate to reject Transport Committee recommendation and pass Bill C-48
Read StoryCFN-GBI urge the Senate to pass Bill C-48 and permanently ban large oil tankers in the Pacific North Coast.
BC First Nations Call on Senate to Pass Oil Tanker Moratorium Act
Read StoryCoastal leaders tell Senators that opponents of Bill C-48 should move on and focus instead on helping to create a sustainable economy.
Marilyn Slett Op-ed: A Sustainable Vision for the North Coast
Read StoryMarilyn Slett, CFN-GBI President and Chief Councillor for the Heiltsuk Nation, urges politicians to pass Bill C-48 to permanently ban large oil tankers in our territories.
A Regional Response Plan through the Oceans RFA
Read StoryCFN-GBI and partners in the Oceans RFA create integrated plans that aim to improve emergency response capabilities throughout the North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii.
Chief Marilyn Slett: Protecting B.C. coast also protects First Nations economy
Read StoryProvince, March 14, 2019 Critics of legislation banning oil tanker traffic…
Heiltsuk sues for damages on anniversary of oil spill
Read StoryToday, Heiltsuk leaders gathered in Vancouver to announce they are taking legal action for damages on the two-year anniversary of the Nathan E. Stewart spill.
Coastal First Nations welcomes the passing of the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act
Read Story(Vancouver, May 8, 2018) – The Coastal First Nations (CFN) welcomes the…
Heiltsuk want strong leadership role in central coast oil spill prevention and response
Read StoryPhoto Credit April Bencze Bella Bella, B.C. (November 15, 2017) – The Heiltsuk…
