Gitga’at Nation Proposes Marine Emergency Response and Research Facility
With major LNG projects proposed in Kitimat, such as the PNW LNG project, as well as the Kitimat LNG export facility for third party pipelines, the Gitga’at Nation is understandably concerned about the impacts LNG carriers could have on the environment and how the Carriers will operate in the nearby waterway. While no final investment decisions…
Oceans Protection Plan to Work with First Nations
There are numerous management changes on the horizon that will help safeguard B.C.’s oceans, thanks to Canada’s nation-wide Oceans Protection Plan announced in November of 2016. The Oceans Protection Plan will help keep Canadian waters and coasts safe and clean. Under the plan, the Government of Canada will partner with Indigenous and coastal communities…
Job posting: Executive Assistant to the CEO
FIRST NATIONS LNG ALLIANCE JOB POSTING Title: Executive Assistant (EA) Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Location: Vancouver, BC Job Description Reporting to the CEO, the EA is responsible for the administration support for the CEO and the First Nations LNG Alliance (FNLNGA) Board…
LNG Myth Busters – Part 2
In a recent article, we busted two common myths associated with LNG development: Myth #1: CO2 emissions from LNG are no less than that of coal Myth #2: LNG shipping is dangerous This week, we’ll be covering some other big myths out there: Myth #3: First Nations do not want LNG development on…
Natural Gas and Pipeline Safety
Across B.C. and Canada, natural gas is transported to urban areas for cooking, heat and other domestic uses. Natural gas typically travels from its source to its destination by pipeline, as there are already many existing pipelines in B.C. In addition to being a common energy source for many Canadians, LNG is increasingly in demand…
