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CIERworld — November 26, 2009 — CIER and the National Centre for First Nation Governance developed this 30-minute film, Environmental Governance at Work: First Nations Showing the Way, with the participation of Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC).
In this film, CSTC members share their stories, describing how environmental governance is being put into action in their First Nations. Also, through their stories, they describe the outcomes that have resulted because of their successful environmental governance.
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CIERworld — November 26, 2009 — CIER and the National Centre for First Nation Governance developed this 30-minute film, Environmental Governance at Work: First Nations Showing the Way, with the participation of Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC).
In this film, CSTC members share their stories, describing how environmental governance is being put into action in their First Nations. Also, through their stories, they describe the outcomes that have resulted because of their successful environmental governance.
There are prehistoric giants living among us...
What keeps a legend alive?
Sleek and perfect, the majestic white sturgeon of the Fraser River is the last truly wild population of this species in the world. More than a link to our distant past, the white sturgeon are a key part of our shared future. And that future is in very real danger.
Fraser River white sturgeon have survived virtually unchanged for 65 million years, however it has taken humankind little more than a century to reduce their numbers and threaten their survival.
Dedicated to saving the Fraser River White Sturgeon
In 1997, a diverse group of committed people came together from a broad spectrum of interests to form a not-for-profit, charitable organization called the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society (FRSCS). Dedicated to the conservation, protection and restoration of wild Fraser River white sturgeon, we have made great progress identifying and addressing issues that affect the recovery of white sturgeon in the Fraser River watershed using critical data collected through our award-winning, volunteer-driven monitoring and assessment program. Priority areas include: mortality, habitat erosion, technology, and recruitment of juvenile stocks.
VISIT THE Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society (FRSCS) SITE...
By: Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press
featured in THE WINNIPEG FREE PRESS
26/05/2010 7:28 PM
VICTORIA - B.C. aboriginals are accusing the Liberal government of playing dirty when it comes to the proposed Clean Energy Act.
Forty-seven B.C. First Nations and three major First Nations organizations are calling on the provincial government to delay passage of the bill, which they say ignores their concerns.
The act, introduced last month and currently being debated in the legislature, would allow major projects like the Site C dam in northeast B.C. to proceed without scrutiny from the B.C. Utilities Commission.
Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip said Wednesday aboriginals believe the government wants major dam, pipeline and mine projects to go ahead without consulting aboriginals or others.
He said the government is using the act to pave the way for what he called a modern gold rush of unopposed mega developments.
"Needless to say it's running head-long into growing opposition from First Nations communities," Phillip said. "They're hell-bent on steamrolling over our constitutionally-enshrined and traditionally upheld aboriginal title and rights in favour of a global economic agenda designed to unleash an unprecedented wave of industrialization throughout the province in terms of mines, dams and pipelines."
Energy Minister Blair Lekstrom said the government is prepared to meet with aboriginals, but the Clean Energy Act will not be delayed.
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featured in THE WINNIPEG FREE PRESS
26/05/2010 7:28 PM
VICTORIA - B.C. aboriginals are accusing the Liberal government of playing dirty when it comes to the proposed Clean Energy Act.
Forty-seven B.C. First Nations and three major First Nations organizations are calling on the provincial government to delay passage of the bill, which they say ignores their concerns.
The act, introduced last month and currently being debated in the legislature, would allow major projects like the Site C dam in northeast B.C. to proceed without scrutiny from the B.C. Utilities Commission.
Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip said Wednesday aboriginals believe the government wants major dam, pipeline and mine projects to go ahead without consulting aboriginals or others.
He said the government is using the act to pave the way for what he called a modern gold rush of unopposed mega developments.
"Needless to say it's running head-long into growing opposition from First Nations communities," Phillip said. "They're hell-bent on steamrolling over our constitutionally-enshrined and traditionally upheld aboriginal title and rights in favour of a global economic agenda designed to unleash an unprecedented wave of industrialization throughout the province in terms of mines, dams and pipelines."
Energy Minister Blair Lekstrom said the government is prepared to meet with aboriginals, but the Clean Energy Act will not be delayed.
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MISSION STATEMENT:
“Cultivate a sustainable future from a sustainable environment rooted in culture and a wild salmon ecosystem.”
The Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition was founded in 2004 by a diverse group of people living and working in the Skeena river watershed. Our board of directors and membership reflects the broad interests of the people in this region. We are united in understanding that short term industrial development plans, even 50 year plans, will not benefit our region in the long run if they undermine the social and environmental fabric that holds the watershed and its communities together. Our range of activities all reflect this vision.
VISIT THE SKEENA WATERSHED SITE
Posted by Graham_Land on Green Fudge,org
Journalist Johann Hari is once again on the attack against the ties that bind environmental groups and big polluting corporations. (It’s all about money, in case you didn’t know).
In a recent article for the Independent, Hari treads similar ground as he did in his piece for The Nation entitled ‘The Wrong Kind of Green’. Hari is consistently polemical and comes from a strong standpoint, but as usual, he makes very good points that hardly any other journalists are talking about.
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Journalist Johann Hari is once again on the attack against the ties that bind environmental groups and big polluting corporations. (It’s all about money, in case you didn’t know).
In a recent article for the Independent, Hari treads similar ground as he did in his piece for The Nation entitled ‘The Wrong Kind of Green’. Hari is consistently polemical and comes from a strong standpoint, but as usual, he makes very good points that hardly any other journalists are talking about.
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This is from an actual advertisment from British Petroleum (BP) in 1999.
They sure did! Look at the damage they have done to the Gulf of Mexico and Southern USA shores!
They sure did! Look at the damage they have done to the Gulf of Mexico and Southern USA shores!
Sweetwater Visions offers books and resources to highlight the dynamic state of the Great Lakes Ecosystem.
http://sweetwatervisions.com/index.html
EXCERPT:
Did you know?--
--There are 5 vast inland seas in the heart of the North American continent, holding 20% of the world's freshwater--Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario.
--The Great Lakes include the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area (Lake Superior), and the longest stretch of freshwater dunes on Earth (Lake Michigan).
--The world's largest concentration of lighthouses is in the Great Lakes (more than 200 on the United States coastline).
--Wolves, moose, and elk wander the wilds of the upper lakes region.
--The Great Lakes ecosystem sustains many rare species, including: the largest concentration in the world of globally rare ram's-head lady's slipper orchids; the dwarf lake iris, known to exist only at the northern ends of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron; and the globally rare lake sturgeon.
http://sweetwatervisions.com/index.html
EXCERPT:
Did you know?--
--There are 5 vast inland seas in the heart of the North American continent, holding 20% of the world's freshwater--Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario.
--The Great Lakes include the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area (Lake Superior), and the longest stretch of freshwater dunes on Earth (Lake Michigan).
--The world's largest concentration of lighthouses is in the Great Lakes (more than 200 on the United States coastline).
--Wolves, moose, and elk wander the wilds of the upper lakes region.
--The Great Lakes ecosystem sustains many rare species, including: the largest concentration in the world of globally rare ram's-head lady's slipper orchids; the dwarf lake iris, known to exist only at the northern ends of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron; and the globally rare lake sturgeon.
The Global Wake-Up Call Is here!
On 21 September 2009, at more than 2600 events in 135 countries across the globe, we joined together to issue a deafening wake-up call to world leaders on climate change. The breadth and creativity of events is breathtaking, and our message broke through to leaders and international media. Watch the video of highlights, then post a comment to the live blog below!
READ MORE AT: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/sept21_hub/?cl=333759839&v=4112
On 21 September 2009, at more than 2600 events in 135 countries across the globe, we joined together to issue a deafening wake-up call to world leaders on climate change. The breadth and creativity of events is breathtaking, and our message broke through to leaders and international media. Watch the video of highlights, then post a comment to the live blog below!
READ MORE AT: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/sept21_hub/?cl=333759839&v=4112
Is push to export oil to China worth risk of catastrophic spill?
by Chris Genovali
A recent Canwest News report described how "China's energy buying spree is bypassing Canada's oilpatch." Depending on one's viewpoint, this could be something to lament or something to be relieved about.
According to the article, a primary reason for China's hesitancy has to do with "the lack of pipeline infrastructure to the West Coast that could facilitate the export of oilsands production to China and other countries in the Far East."
The article asserts there is "a tepid political climate at the federal level" in terms of supporting such infrastructure. Nevertheless, Enbridge Inc. is moving full speed ahead to convince British Columbians that embracing its Northern Gateway pipeline project is in everyone's best interests. With enormous financial backing, a phalanx of consultants, and a slicker than slick television advertising campaign, website, electronic newsletter and glossy coffee-table style brochures, Enbridge is counting on a sophisticated public-relations effort to swamp any opposition to Northern Gateway.
Art Sterritt, Coastal First Nations executive director, recently summed up the threat to aboriginal communities posed by oil tankers that would ship Alberta crude from the Enbridge pipeline to hydrocarbon-hungry markets abroad: "The minute there is tanker traffic, there is damage to a way of life."
The same could be said for non-aboriginal coastal communities.
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by Chris Genovali
A recent Canwest News report described how "China's energy buying spree is bypassing Canada's oilpatch." Depending on one's viewpoint, this could be something to lament or something to be relieved about.
According to the article, a primary reason for China's hesitancy has to do with "the lack of pipeline infrastructure to the West Coast that could facilitate the export of oilsands production to China and other countries in the Far East."
The article asserts there is "a tepid political climate at the federal level" in terms of supporting such infrastructure. Nevertheless, Enbridge Inc. is moving full speed ahead to convince British Columbians that embracing its Northern Gateway pipeline project is in everyone's best interests. With enormous financial backing, a phalanx of consultants, and a slicker than slick television advertising campaign, website, electronic newsletter and glossy coffee-table style brochures, Enbridge is counting on a sophisticated public-relations effort to swamp any opposition to Northern Gateway.
Art Sterritt, Coastal First Nations executive director, recently summed up the threat to aboriginal communities posed by oil tankers that would ship Alberta crude from the Enbridge pipeline to hydrocarbon-hungry markets abroad: "The minute there is tanker traffic, there is damage to a way of life."
The same could be said for non-aboriginal coastal communities.
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