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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...

Gitanyow Chiefs Celebrate End of Prgt Pipeline, Plan Indigenous Protected Area to Prevent Pipeline Resurrection, Send Message to Potential Financiers & Investors

Nov 27, 2024 | Climate, Fisheries, Ksi Lisims LNG Project, LNG Development, PRGT pipeline

Gitanyow Lax’yip, November 25th, 2024 - Today marks the expiry of the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline Provincial Environmental Certificate and along side it the out-of-date agreements with provincial governments and the proponent and Gitanyow. After...