First Nations chiefs vote unanimously to reject any changes to B.C.’s oil tanker ban

Global News: “Chiefs have different views on development; this is to be celebrated,” Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, the Assembly of First Nations national chief, said.

“I told the press that it should not be used in fear, or used as a wedge to try and divide us. The truth is that Canada can create all the MOUs, project offices, advisory groups they want, but chiefs are united. When it comes to approving large national projects on First Nations lands, there will not be getting around rightsholders…