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Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Pipeline Doesn’t Meet Substantial Start Threshold Say Gitanyow Chiefs

Apr 4, 2025 | Ksi Lisims LNG Project, LNG Development, PRGT pipeline

With substantial changes to the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline project since the environmental assessment certificate was issued over a decade ago, a better understanding of cumulative effects and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act enacted, the significant concerns raised by the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs need to be answered by the B.C. government before a “substantial start” decision is made.

Gitanyow chiefs tell B.C. court LNG project threatens salmon rights

Mar 27, 2025 | Climate, Ksi Lisims LNG Project, LNG Development

The proposed Ksi Lisims LNG terminal, which includes a terminal at the mouth of the Nass River, would disrupt salmon habitats the Gitanyow rely on for food and cultural practices. The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are seeking to overturn a decision by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office that didn’t include them in the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project assessment.

Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs in court to fight for proper consultation on proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project

Feb 24, 2025 | Ksi Lisims LNG Project, LNG Development

Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are going to court today in Vancouver asking the B.C. Supreme Court to overturn a decision by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) not to consult the Gitanyow on the proposed Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas project, or permit the...

Opinion: To counter U.S. threats, B.C. must not buy into the ‘drill baby, drill’ mentality at expense of First Nations and climate

Feb 14, 2025 | Climate, Fisheries, Ksi Lisims LNG Project, LNG Development, PRGT pipeline

Clean water, food security, and healthy communities are how we will outlast Trump By Glen Williams, Stewart Phillip Grand Chief Stewart Phillip is president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs. Glen Williams/Malii is the president and chief negotiator of the Gitanyow...

Ksi Lisims Proposed LNG Project Fails Gitanyow Climate Test

Feb 13, 2025 | Climate, LNG Development, PRGT pipeline

The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs released today a failing grade for the proposed Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas project based on an updated and evidence-based climate test they are using to thoroughly evaluate climate change impacts of new major projects affecting...

How Gitanyow Law Could Save Salmon in Northwest BC

Jan 17, 2025 | Fisheries

As the glaciers that feed their spawning channels recede, the nation fights for sovereignty in their territory. A Tyee special report. In foaming whitewater at the base of a low waterfall on the Meziadin River in northwestern B.C., sockeye enact a ritual that has...