Letters: Will First Nations end up losers after election?
As we wait to see which party will lead the province forward, I believe not only that there is no clear winner for this election, but I also have a sinking feeling that First Nations will be the biggest loser. While clear progress has been made with the record number of indigenous MLAs elected, in…
Opinion: LNG in B.C. — A certain future
By: FNLNGA CEO Karen Ogen-Toews, and BCLNGA CEO David Keane The question for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry in B.C. isn’t if, but when. The industry is moving forward, even as global energy prices remain low. LNG companies are investing tens of millions of dollars each year into their projects and have already spent…
Gitga’at Nation Proposes Marine Emergency Response and Research Facility
With major LNG projects proposed in Kitimat, such as the PNW LNG project, as well as the Kitimat LNG export facility for third party pipelines, the Gitga’at Nation is understandably concerned about the impacts LNG carriers could have on the environment and how the Carriers will operate in the nearby waterway. While no final investment decisions…
Oceans Protection Plan to Work with First Nations
There are numerous management changes on the horizon that will help safeguard B.C.’s oceans, thanks to Canada’s nation-wide Oceans Protection Plan announced in November of 2016. The Oceans Protection Plan will help keep Canadian waters and coasts safe and clean. Under the plan, the Government of Canada will partner with Indigenous and coastal communities…
Job posting: Executive Assistant to the CEO
FIRST NATIONS LNG ALLIANCE JOB POSTING Title: Executive Assistant (EA) Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Location: Vancouver, BC Job Description Reporting to the CEO, the EA is responsible for the administration support for the CEO and the First Nations LNG Alliance (FNLNGA) Board…