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Wildrose Blooms in Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo. Now What?

Posted by: Michael Tyas May 7, 2015 Comments Off on Wildrose Blooms in Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo. Now What?
Wildrose Blooms in Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo. Now What?
What about parts of the natural environment that are distanced from direct exposure to the extractive industry? What about damages that occur far downstream? What about a commitment to preserving livelihoods that aren't dependent on ‘individual property’, but on traditional territory and healthy ecosystems?
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Little Known “Feeder” Pipeline - Vital To Tar Sands Expansion - Being Quietly Rammed Through Approvals Say First Nations

Posted by: Michael Tyas July 15, 2014 Comments Off on Little Known “Feeder” Pipeline - Vital To Tar Sands Expansion - Being Quietly Rammed Through Approvals Say First Nations
Little Known “Feeder” Pipeline – Vital To Tar Sands Expansion – Being Quietly Rammed Through Approvals Say First Nations
“Grand Rapids would provide the main feed from the source for other major pipeline projects, but the new Alberta Energy Regulator and the Alberta Consultation Office has decided the project is minimal impact, with no need to consult with our First Nation. It’s a disgusting misuse of power and poor policy,” said Chief Allan Adam of the ACFN.
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Fort Chip Looks Back on Conference in Fort McMurray

Posted by: Sheldon June 16, 2014 Comments Off on Fort Chip Looks Back on Conference in Fort McMurray
Fort Chip Looks Back on Conference in Fort McMurray
The 'As Long As The Rivers Flow' conference in Fort McMurray got a lot of attention, thanks in part to remarks from the Archbishop Desmond Tutu. But while headlines focused on the criticisms Tutu leveled at the oil industry in northern Alberta, there was plenty more to talk about in Fort McMurray May 31 - June 1.
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‘As Long As The Rivers Flow’ Conference Features World Class Heavy Hitters for Environment and Justice

Posted by: Sheldon May 27, 2014 Comments Off on ‘As Long As The Rivers Flow’ Conference Features World Class Heavy Hitters for Environment and Justice
‘As Long As The Rivers Flow’ Conference Features World Class Heavy Hitters for Environment and Justice
With a stacked line-up of big name guest speakers, organizers are hoping the conference will open "a conversation with Canadians about the current state of treaty relationships, and how we can move forward together, understanding our respective obligations.”
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