Crystal Smith, chief councillor of the Haisla Nation and a director of our Alliance, was interviewed at length by host Stuart McNish of Oh Boy Productions in Vancouver. Here are some of the things she discussed: The potential benefits of LNG development: “Every time I think about the programming that we could potentially offer, and …
Work with First Nations? First, ask If there’s a “right way” for LNG industry to approach First Nations, it’s “respect.” So said two chiefs, both members of our Alliance board, at the Canada Gas and LNG Conference in Vancouver this week. “First thing, ask the First Nation,” said our chair, Chief Dan George of the …
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 LNG Alliance travelled to Victoria this week, after Premier John Horgan’s …
Wednesday May 9 is a big day for our First Nations LNG 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 Band); …
