First Nation critics condemn Redford’s Keystone XL pipeline pitch

 

Many Alberta First Nations argue pipeline's economic benefits will be outweighed by its environmental costs.

from the Vancouver Observer

"Opposition to Keystone XL and the oil sands isn't universal among First Nations groups, but is widespread. Many are alarmed and angry at the Harper government's attempts to undermine Aboriginal rights and title to land through Bill C-45, passed last year. Today, pipeline protests is a highly coordinated effort: this January, Aboriginal leaders from both sides of the border have united to oppose the Keystone XL pipeline, forming the treaty to  Protect the Sacred in January. 

"Alberta's last ditch effort to drum up support for the tar sands in the US really shows how damaged their brand has become," said Ben Powless, a Mohawk from Six Nations in Ontario and co-founder of the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition. …"

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