Saturday, December 29, 2012

Idle No More: Alberta Highway 63 Blockade Near Fort McMurray By First Nations Movement

Canadian Press: The leader of an aboriginal community near the Alberta oilsands says the federal government is clearing the way for development on traditional land. Chief Alan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation says Ottawa's omnibus budget legislation weakens environmental protection in Canada. He says oilsands projects have already sullied rivers and lakes in the area and the budget bill -- quote -- "gives the green light to destroy the rest." Adam's comments came as he joined a highway blockade...

URL: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/12/20/idle-no-more_n_2340893.html
Enclosure: http://i.huffpost.com/gen/848137/thumbs/r-HIGHWAY-63-TWINNING-large570.jpg?12

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