Hereditary chiefs of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation have reached a deal with the RCMP to allow a natural gas company access across a bridge that had been blocked in their territory.
He said representatives from Coastal GasLink were invited to the meeting to ensure they are on the same page, but emphasized it is not a deal with the company and the hereditary chiefs are opposed to a pipeline project planned on their territory by the company.
“One of the barriers will be taken down, but that does not mean we support this project,” he said.
“It must be reiterated, we are adamantly opposed to this proposed project and that will never change, but we are here to ensure the safety of our people.”
Coastal GasLink president Rick Gateman said the company can do its work as a result of the meeting.
“I can say that our discussions were extremely respectful and extremely productive. As a result of these discussions we have worked out many of the details that are required for us to have free access across the bridge and beyond,” Gateman told reporters.
“We look forward to future dialogue and continuing this relationship.”
Amy Smart – Canadian Press – January 10, 2019.
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