Chief White came out swinging, saying he would take legal action to protect a resource that belongs to his people. The city is now backpedaling in an effort to calm the waters.
The Snuneymuxw First Nation is preparing court action against the City of Nanaimo and the Harmac pulp mill over a water-sharing agreement between the city and the mill that is expected to be signed soon.
The fact that the city and Harmac would consider moving forward with a water-sharing agreement without the Snuneymuxw shows a pattern of disrespect that we want stopped."
CBC interview of Doug White III, chief of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, talking about the outcome of the meeting earlier this week between First Nations leaders from across the country and the Prime Minister.
Mould has become a "national housing crisis" for people living in the dilapidated homes that characterize First Nations reserves across the country, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Victoria.
Snuneymuxw First Nation chief Doug White fears for the First Nations and other people along B.C.'s coast if the proposed Enbridge Gateway pipeline proceeds.
Snuneymuxw First Nation chief Doug White is calling for the federal government's impartiality during Ottawa's ongoing hearings into the proposed Enbridge Gateway pipeline project.
The treaty is supposed to recognize the Snuneymuxw way of life, and protect Snuneymuxw village sites, enclosed fields and confirm the protection for Snuneymuxw fisheries and hunting.
Nanaimo Reserve Acts as Convincing Example for Change
In Nanaimo the Snuneymuxw people are faced with all the harsh realities of live on a reservation, and say after decades of fighting for change, nothing is happening.
Chief White assessing the Prime Ministers promises at First Nation meeting
Chief Doug White III talks about the outcome of the meeting earlier month week between First Nations leaders from across the country and the Prime Minister.
Chief White and the band came out swinging, saying he would take legal action to protect a resource that belongs to his people. The city is now backpedaling in an effort to calm the waters.
