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6月16日 Cloudworks Energy affirms its commitment to rigorous environmental standardsVANCOUVER, June 16 /CNW/ - Cloudworks Energy Inc., a Vancouver-based green energy developer, today denied an activist group's allegations of inadequate environmental standards at run-of-river hydroelectric projects it is constructing near Harrison Lake. "The Western Canada Wilderness Committee (WCWC) has released six brief and selective quotes from more than 1,800 pages of emails and other government documents, and claimed they provide a basis for sweeping conclusions about project impacts," says Cloudworks Principal Nick Andrews. http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2009/16/c7267.html Government of Canada, Maa-Nulth First Nations and British Columbia Treaty Commission Applaud the House of Commons' Passage of Maa-Nulth First Nations Final Agreement BillJun 16, 2009 16:56 ET OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 16, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians, along with the five Maa-nulth First Nations and the British Columbia Treaty Commission are pleased to announce that Bill C-41, legislation to give effect to the Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement, was passed by the House of Commons and has moved on to the Senate. http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Indian-And-Northern-Affairs-Canada-1004980.html Bands' tiffs could sour native treatyOverlapping claims by Sto:lo, Yale By Brian Lewis, The ProvinceJune 16, 2009
One of the most frightening phrases you'll hear is when an Ottawa bureaucrat looks you in the eye, smiles and says: "Hi, I'm from the government and I'm here to help." But the phrase is particularly chilling when you're aboriginal here in far, far away B.C. Just ask Tyrone McNeil, vice-president of the Agassiz-based Sto:lo Tribal Council. http://www.theprovince.com/news/Bands+tiffs+could+sour+native+treaty/1700261/story.html
All Canadians should care about First NationsLetters to the editor The upcoming Assembly of First Nations election will be an important political event in Canada this year. New leadership will involve new energy and new direction. Chief Phil Fontaine has left a compelling legacy, with the recent residential schools apology as a high note of his tenure. The danger remains that among most Canadians, the elections may go largely unnoticed. Weshouldtake notice. This opportunity for renewed leadership presents us with the potential for continuing to strengthen relations between Canadians -- aboriginal and non-aboriginal. Many questions remain about reconciliationIain Hunter, Times Colonist Published: Saturday, June 13, 2009 It would be presumptuous of me to express what an aboriginal feels for the land on which his or her ancestors have trod always. But I've visited some of these places and seen the ancient totems staring toward the ocean now obscured by mighty trees. I've seen the freighters passing and the power boats anchored and felt glad for those trees. Reserves hit hard by swine fluAn absence of research into how influenza behaves among aboriginals is hindering efforts to curtail the virus as it ravages native communities in Manitoba and Nunavut PATRICK WHITE WINNIPEG — From Wednesday's Globe and Mail, Saturday, Jun. 13, 2009 04:10AM EDT An absence of research into how influenza behaves among aboriginals is hindering efforts to curtail swine flu as it ravages native communities in Manitoba and Nunavut. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/reserves-hit-hard-by-swine-flu/article1175906/ 6月9日 Native leaders deeply divided on rights and title recognitionBy Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver SunJune 6, 2009
While the B.C. public awaits further word on provincial legislation to formally recognize aboriginal rights and title, native leaders have launched consultations among their own people on the controversial proposal. The regional forums got underway in Prince George last week with additional meetings scheduled elsewhere in the province stretching to the end of July. Run-of-the-river projects raising questionshttp://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/theprogress/news/47242502.html Chilliwack Progress Published: June 09, 2009 8:00 AM Western Canada Wilderness Committee is raising red flags about run-of-the-river projects north of Harrison Lake, after visiting a few sites to look at potential impacts on fish and fish habitat. But the local MLA, a local First Nations rep, and the project proponent are adamantly defending the environmental integrity of the independent power projects (IPPs) under construction in the Lillooet River system. Hard to argue against cheap, clean power
Harrison Lake project replaces diesel generators
By Michael Smyth, The ProvinceJune 7, 2009
When the run-of-river hydro project on Harrison Lake soon begins generating its first watts of clean electricity, something truly amazing is going to happen for the people of the In-SHUCK-ch First Nation. For the first time, they will able to switch off the noisy, foul-smelling diesel generators that pump filthy pollution and greenhouse gases into their air. The smoke-belching generators have been the only source of power in the remote, poverty-stricken communities. Political and industry insiders are jumping ship to IPPsB.C. Liberals, Hydro personnel head up independent firms By Sam Cooper, The ProvinceJune 7, 2009
Are B.C. Liberals and independent power producers too cozy? Consider these facts and figures. Since Gordon Campbell took power in 2001, IPPs have given his party at least $850,000. That figure is sure to shoot to more than $1 million when donation records for the May 2009 election are released, says NDP environment critic Shane Simpson. http://www.theprovince.com/news/Political+industry+insiders+jumping+ship+IPPs/1671200/story.html
Support for run-of-river projects runs along party linesNDP fear private power will lead to demise of B.C. Hydro By Sam Cooper, The Province June 7, 2009
The clean-power industry is booming and B.C. is a world leader.
IPPs are private power companies that compete to sell energy to B.C. Hydro. Of 48 IPPs currently operating in the province, most are run-of-river. In the future, wind, solar, geothermal and ocean power are expected to join the IPP mix. Rather than using the giant river dam/reservoirs traditionally used for power generation, run-of-river technology diverts water with smaller blockages, channeling it through pipes, usually over several kilometres, with steep vertical drops. Rushing water shoots through energy-capture turbines before re-entering the river.
Back large B.C. dams that won't spoil any more riversThe ProvinceJune 9, 2009
Michael Smyth's column supporting independent power projects as cheap, clean power was a joke. The major run-of-the-river project taking place in Bute Inlet will degrade a spectacular wilderness and fish-bearing river as well as its tributaries. That might be "clean" from Smyth's perspective but it certainly isn't from mine. http://www.theprovince.com/Technology/Back+large+dams+that+spoil+more+rivers/1676458/story.html
Private power industry is booming in B.C., but is that a good thing?Stock prices are soaring, but some say run-of-river hydro isn't clean
By Sam Cooper, The Province June 7, 2009
Plutonic Power Corporation's Toba Valley project gets under way. Plutonic's run-of-river project near Bute Inlet has environmentalists screaming about 'pristine wilderness' being despoiled and 17 streams and rivers being muddied. Gordon Campbell wasn't kidding when he warned that the future of B.C. was at stake in the last election -- or at least its energy future. The fate of a booming clean-energy industry worth up to $14-billion hung in the balance as taxpayers headed to the polls May 12. 6月3日 First Nations encouraged to get into energy businessAboriginal Energy Partnership receives $3 million in federal funding By Jesse Ferreras Or search all past issues in our archives. The federal government is offering millions of dollars to stimulate aboriginal involvement in B.C.'s run-of-river energy hydro projects. Indian and Northern Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl announced May 19 that the federal government is contributing $3 million to the First Nation Regeneration Fund as part of the Aboriginal Energy Partnership. The partnership is an effort between non-profit organization EcoTrust Canada and two aboriginal capital corporations: Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation and Tribal Resources Investment Corporation (TRIC). The partnership is the first of its kind in B.C., according to Ecotrust. http://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/pique/index.php?cat=C_News&content=Energy+1622
Campbell's plan panned by lawyers'Recognition act' will water down native claims, group fears By Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver SunJune 3, 2009 Premier Gordon Campbell's controversial proposal to recognize aboriginal rights and title in provincial legislation has drawn more objections, this time from a group of prominent lawyers who've represented many B.C. first nations in court. "Our legal opinion is that negative aspects of the current proposal outweigh the positive ones," say Jack Woodward, Peter Grant, Greg McDade, Murray Browne and 10 other "litigators" who've fought (and won) many cases on behalf of natives. http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Campbell+plan+panned+lawyers/1658054/story.html
Protest turns friendly after regulations clarifiedSecurity was tight on both sides of the border during Monday’s international First Nations protest at Chopaka, an unmanned border crossing in the Similkameen. In photo, RCMP mingle with protesters as they listen to speeches from First Nations leaders. Steve Arstad/Black Press Text By Kathy Michaels - Penticton Western News Published: June 02, 2009 6:00 PM Updated: June 02, 2009 7:49 PM What was intended to be a protest against newly implemented passport regulations, turned into a celebration, of sorts, for First Nation people Monday afternoon. In May the Okanagan Nation, and its American counterpart the Colville Confederation Tribes, called upon its people to protest regulations that came into play June 1. http://www.bclocalnews.com/okanagan_similkameen/pentictonwesternnews/news/46771512.html What do 'recognition and reconciliation' mean?Campbell hopes his legislation will formalize a de facto reality, and create what he calls 'certainty' in relations with B.C.'s first nations By Miro Cernetig, Vancouver Sun columnist June 2, 2009 Premier Gordon Campbell (centre) helps celebrate the opening of the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler in 2008.Photograph by: Bonny Makarewicz, Vancouver Sun filesWere you aware Premier Gordon Campbell thinks voters gave him a mandate in the last election to pass a law giving aboriginals a share of all the future developments on public lands? Possibly not. The government thought about pushing this new law through the legislature before going to the polls in May, but abruptly stopped. Premier Campbell knew this complex and controversial idea might go nuclear in an election campaign. http://www.vancouversun.com/news/What+recognition+reconciliation+mean/1654879/story.html Passport cost hurts travelling nativesPaul J. Henderson, The Times; with files from Canwest News Service Published: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 Crossing the border from Canada to the U.S. just became more restricted for both Canadians and Americans, but some Aboriginal groups are protesting the changes.
First Nations bands from across Canada have expressed varying degrees of opposition to the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) on June 1. Canadian travellers, and Americans returning home, now require a passport, an enhanced driver's licence or a "trusted traveller" card (NEXUS or FAST card) to enter the U.S. http://www2.canada.com/chilliwacktimes/news/story.html?id=a1bba266-e2cf-4fe2-ace7-c92aa4db6646 BC Assembly of First Nations chief Shawn Atleo speaks at the signing of the Maa-Nulth Final Agreement.Ahousaht chief Shawn Atleo to make bid for national leadership By Judith LavoieMay 28, 2009
A hereditary chief from Ahousaht on the west coast of Vancouver Island is hoping to become the first Assembly of First Nations national chief from B.C. in 25 years. Shawn Atleo, AFN regional chief and a founding member of the B.C. First Nations Leadership Council, which brings together the B.C. AFN, Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and First Nations Summit, launched his campaign this week. http://www.timescolonist.com/Ahousaht+chief+Shawn+Atleo+make+national+leadership/1639795/story.html Funds granted for road revampingCariboo Wagon Road draws tourism funding Text By Joan Silver - 100 Mile House Free Press Published: May 26, 2009 7:00 PM Updated: May 27, 2009 8:32 AM The Cariboo Wagon Road opened up the interior of BC after it was built from 1862 to 1864, and it could once again serve the South — but in a whole different way. The provincial government has granted the New Pathways to Gold Society $2 million for four different Heritage Trails projects, including mapping, cataloguing and restoring sections of the old Cariboo Wagon Road, portions of which can still be seen. http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_cariboo/100milefreepress/news/46138152.html |
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