AFN chief calls for peaceful resolution to Wet’suwet’en solidarity protests, rail blockades

Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde spoke about the ongoing nationwide protests in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs over the building of the Coastal Gaslink, and said that the First Nation has asked for space for internal dialogue and time to formalize discussions with the Crown. He also called provincial and federal governments to support the process Wet’suwet’en members have put forward.