Wet’suwet’en
New First Nations camp planned to block natural gas pipeline in northern B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“A new phase of struggle will begin in the Spring of this year, and it may prove to be the decisive one,” said members of the Likhts’amisyu Clan. Continue reading
Indigenous artifacts found at B.C. pipeline work site ‘not [in] their original location’: regulator
A group from the Wet’suet’en First Nation said the stone tools had been found at the site in mid-February. Continue reading
Work stopped at B.C. gas pipeline site after claims ancient Indigenous artifacts discovered
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A group of archaeologists and First Nations have now written to the province asking for work to be stopped and a review conducted of all archaeological permits. Continue reading
B.C. gas pipeline work delayed after animal traps allegedly found on construction site
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The pipeline has been the subject of significant opposition from local First Nations, including a pair of blockades dismantled earlier in January. Continue reading
Protesters block downtown Edmonton intersection to support B.C. First Nation’s land rights
Drummers and dancers shut down traffic at Jasper Avenue and 104 Street in Edmonton on Tuesday evening as they performed a round dance meant to show support for the We’suwet’en First Nation in northern B.C. Continue reading
Arcade Fire, other Canadian musicians sign letter supporting First Nations anti-pipeline movement
Northern B.C.’s Unist’ot’en camp aims to protect their land from the Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project. Continue reading
Demonstrators block Vancouver rail crossing in support of anti-pipeline First Nations
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Around 100 demonstrators gathered at Grandview Park on Commercial Drive and marched to the rail crossing at Venables Street and Glen Drive. Continue reading
Protesters block Nova Scotia’s Hwy 102 in support of B.C. anti-pipeline protests
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Supporters in Nova Scotia blocked a portion of Highway 102 Tuesday morning in solidarity with anti-pipeline protests in British Columbia. Continue reading
RCMP provides update on agreement with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs following blockade
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
On Thursday, hereditary chiefs struck a deal with the RCMP to abide by an interim court injunction by not blocking access to the worksite. Continue reading
After Wet’suwet’en protests, when might Trans Mountain get built? ‘Not anytime soon’: business leader
Construction on the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline project is probably unlikely to begin any time soon. Continue reading