ENVIRONMENT
Activists ‘not going to be intimidated’ after arrests at Kinder Morgan terminal
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Five activists who are facing charges after disrupting construction … Read More
Renewable energy advocates speak at Tsleil-Waututh’s ‘Yes Agenda Summit’
November 29, 2017 | Salish Sea SentinelPhotos and story by Trevor Nault
Tsleil-Waututh Nation may be saying “no” to Kinder Morgan, but officials from the community are turning that narrative on its head to highlight what they’re saying “yes” to: renewable energy.
The community’s anti-pipeline initiative, … Read More
Court hears First Nations’ pipeline challenge
October 28, 2017 | Salish Sea SentinelPhotos and story by Cara McKenna
Tsleil-Waututh and other communities fighting the Kinder Morgan pipeline finally had their time in court in October as the Federal Court of Appeal heard their case.
Seven First Nations, two environmental groups and the … Read More
Turning the Tides: Fundraising for Indigenous court cases
October 28, 2017 | Salish Sea SentinelDozens of people came together in North Vancouver in late September to raise legal money for Indigenous communities who are fighting the Kinder Morgan pipeline in court.
The event called “Turning the Tides” happened in the days before First Nations, … Read More
Six-day journey celebrates wild salmon
October 28, 2017 | Salish Sea SentinelPhotos by Murray Bush
Wild salmon have been of immense importance to Indigenous people in B.C. since time immemorial.
But in recent years, many communities have noticed wild salmon stocks declining, prompting new concerns about what’s causing the low numbers … Read More
Preparing for climate change
September 29, 2017 | Salish Sea SentinelBy Edith Moore, NmTC Communications Liaison
On the tip of everyone’s tongue these days is the term “climate change” and I have to be honest: I was the person with my head in the sand on this issue. But now … Read More
Kinder Morgan fight reaches crucial moment
September 29, 2017 | Salish Sea SentinelStory and photos by Cara McKenna
Hundreds of people opposed Kinder Morgan with renewed vigour on Sept. 9 as B.C.’s new NDP government has promised to do “whatever it takes” to stop the pipeline and support Indigenous rights.
First Nations … Read More
Halalt kids learn about sea life
June 29, 2017 | Salish Sea SentinelChildren learned about the ocean by looking at artifacts and live animals that were brought to the community by the Vancouver Aquarium on May 28.
– Photos by Tricia Thomas
‘We have so much to lose’: working together on oil spill response
June 29, 2017 | Salish Sea SentinelCoast Salish leaders from Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council member nations see an opportunity to form an oil spill response task force in light of increasing risks to the coast.
And according to retired Canadian Coast Guard superintendent Don Rodden – … Read More
‘I will die for this land’: Kinder Morgan opposition ramps up
June 29, 2017 | Salish Sea SentinelPhotos and story by Cara McKenna
When it comes to the Kinder Morgan pipeline, “There’s one thing that the government and all its representatives forgot,” said Musqueam activist Audrey Siegl, speaking to a crowd of hundreds. “That we come from … Read More