| First Nations Oppose Enbridge Gateway Pipeline | 08 April 09 |
 Enbridge Inc.'s Northern Gateway pipeline project faces strong opposition from First Nations and environmental groups. The $4 billion proposed twin pipeline would stretch 1170 kilometers from the tar sands near Edmonton across northern British Columbia to Kitimat, opening up Alberta oil to Asian markets. The proposed pipeline failed in 2007 partially due to a Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Lawsuit. This time Enbridge has focused on First Nation relations and has tentative support from 25 of the 42 First Nation groups along the pipeline route. Groups including the Dogwood Initiative, Friends of Wild Salmon, the Haida Nation of the Queen Charlotte Islands, and the Carrier Sekani have voiced concerns over the risk of oil spills, increased heavy oil tanker traffic and impact to the salmon industry. Despite Enbridge's efforts First Nation say there has been little meaningful consultation. A resolution passed at the First Nation Summit in November 2008 calling on the federal government to establish an independent First Nation review process. View March 18, 2009 The Epoch Times articleView Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines View Route Map - Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines View March 30, 2009 Globe and Mail article View February 2009 Newsletter - Council of the Haida Nation (PDF) View Carrier Sekani Tribal Council - Enbridge Gateway Pipeline Project View Dogwood Initiative - First Nations Sources: The Epoch Times, Enbridge Inc., Council of the Haida Nation, Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, Dogwood Initiative |
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