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Court Support for Cheam Fishers Against the DFO

Cheam land defender Denise Douglas requests your support. Supporters are encouraged to come witness the trial, and learn more about the struggle in Cheam. Contact Denise Douglas iyeselwet@gmail.com


First Nations oppose Enbridge pipeline from Tar Sands to Pacific

Watch this video about it at the Office of the Wetsuweten.

 


Brown's Creek Blockade

Arthur Manuel

Brown's Creek Road Block

The court has reserved their decision until February 26, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. to decide if they are going to issue an enforcement order to remove the blockade erected by the Okanagan Nation to protect this critical watershed.  Tolko Lumber is seeking to clearcut a number of cut blocks in this very sensitive area that Okanagan people depend on for their water supply.


Okanagan Indian Band Launches Browns Creek Blockade

Vernon Morning Star

 Published: February 22, 2010 1:00 PM

Okanagan Indian Band members have taken action against logging on the west side of Okanagan Lake.

As of 7 a.m. Monday, a blockade was established near Bouleau Lake so Tolko Industries could not harvest trees in the Browns Creek area.


Okanagan Indian Band to begin blockade at 7:00 am

 URGENT MEDIA ADVISORY

February 22, 2010

Okanagan Indian Band to begin blockade at 7:00 am


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