Nisg̱a’a tribal protectors briefly blocked construction of the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline, signaling growing resistance from Indigenous communities across northwest B.C.
Matt Simmons reports for The Narwhal.
In short:
- Nisg̱a’a tribal members set up a blockade near Gitlax̱t’aamiks to stop pipeline vehicles, reopening it after RCMP arrived.
- The pipeline project faces opposition from multiple Indigenous groups, who argue that the environmental assessments are outdated.
- Construction must significantly progress by November to keep environmental approval valid.
Key quote:
“This will be won. I guarantee you we will be successful.”
— Richard Cecil Mercer, Nisg̱a’a citizen
Why this matters:
The pipeline crosses sensitive areas, including heritage sites and major waterways. The opposition highlights broader conflicts over land rights and environmental protection.
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