The Gitxaala Nation in Canada has called for greater co-operation and understanding over the Shell-led LNG Canada liquefaction proposal.The First Nations government, based in Kitkatla, British Columbia, has written to Canada’s National Energy Board to reaffirm its rights to its territory. “Gitxaala has real and serious concerns about LNG Canada’s proposal,” said the letter.“The tankers will traverse through waters to which Gitxaala claims Aboriginal title and rights, and upon which Gitxaala has historically and contemporarily depended for its sustenance, its economy and the maintenance of its culture.”LNG
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Mixed feelings for BC First Nations
Gitxaala Nation calls for greater co-operation on LNG Canada liquefaction proposal.
21 September 2012 14:09 GMT
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21 September 2012 14:09 GMT
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