Twenty First Nations representing 13,000 Natives along the pipeline route voted for the approval of it by 85%. Their leaders, including Heredity Chiefs, were in discussions with industry since 2012 hashing out the details before coming to an agreement. Only 5 of the 13 Heredity Chiefs were opposed to the pipeline. So, why is Bellegarde saying that more consultation is required and the Heredity Chiefs were not consulted? Is democracy different among First Nations and approval can only happen with 100% agreeing and the majority not win? Now that these Eastern Native Chiefs have decided to support the 5 Heredity Chiefs not in agreement with the pipeline, who is going to protest for the 85% that actually live in the territory and want it built?
LOL at “is democracy different among First Nations?” That’s the problem, it is a culture that you know nothing of, but make assumptions in order to make the pieces fit. Democracy is nothing but tyranny of the masses, two wolves and a sheep voting on what is for dinner.
@@Borninafire Unless you are Wet'suwet'en I doubt that you understand their culture either. If they didn't believe in democracy they wouldn't have held a vote......right? People that think that they know what is best for other people and force their views upon them are the wolves when the sheep merely want to live their own lives.
You're right what the wet'suwet'en need to do is take care of this on their own. There is no reconciliation when it comes to this. The people have voted and they have spoken for their nation and a band of misfits seem to think otherwise and other nations decided to give their two cents when it doesnt involve them.
I can't believe the lack of knowledge from some of the journalists! It is shocking! Their news agency employers need to insist that they have informed journalists representing them. I've lived too long to listen to these journalists who don't investigate first, and then ask really ignorant questions. Have they, the journalists made inroads to build respect for relationship with the people in order to see both sides. I see there is a balance of rights, and responsibilities from these chiefs. I thank them.
informed usually equates to picking a side... journalists are supposed to simply relay the story not add to it... I usually ignore question period... they have already said what they wanted to say
Journalists lol if that's what you call them.... none of them know chief woos isn't even a real Heradatory chief but actually a mere consultant who stole the title from a women... his name is really Frank J. Alec a convicted women beater... you tube rebel news Frank j. Alec for detailed information...
@@canman5060 dude why don't you try this on for size: 1. Is it true? 2. Is it necessary? and 3. Is it kind? Ask yourself these 3 questions before you open up your mouth (or start typing)to speak cuz you need to check yourself before you wreck yourself! What Indigenous people do on their and decide on their land is none of your business and you should be concerned about how you're going to survive the future climate!
Thank goodness! Thank you for your strong leadership, powerful! We can do it! Reconciliation is long overdue through peaceful means, but it is due! Most new-comers to Canada have NO idea how former Canadian Governments/crown basically broke the treaties with indigenous people. Some of the hatred is ignorance. It is clear to me that it is time again to "deal". It is NOT extortion! It is a crossroad, awkward, frustrating, and we all look forward to a solution, long term. I appreciate the request for dialogue from all parties, now that is wisdom! The journalists want to make drama by the way of their questions. They need to look into the history, and ask intelligent questions. Also, thank you for giving a bit of a history.
You couldn’t give the native people a trillion dollars up front in cash for Canada and call that a good deal for the natives. And you think billions of dollars in payment plans over hundreds of years fair payment for ownership to Canada? And lets not forget the millions killed thru genocide by the European settler colonizers! And the systematic racism they have to deal with.. you need to Do some research of facts .. ignorance is a choice
the chiefs say that we must be respectful of them. Stopping people from going to work and stopping farmers from getting billions of dollars of crops to market and holding up over 200 ships waiting for grains ... that is what I call not respectful.
Screw you Chief you can't tell me how I should be towards these Unemployed Whackjobs.Native girls interviewed said it's a Minor inconvenience,must have never had a job to get to in the morning.
I really hope all these committed individuals that are working to shut Canada down, walked to this meeting (or rode there on their pinto pony) have shut the natural gas or propane off that is heating their house, and aren't asking unemployed Canadians for more cash.
Well my fellow Canadians at least we get to starve to death together lol. Unless blockade come down and trains keep on rollin. Coming from an indigenous man.
@sparky12x Band councils were imposed by the Canadian government and they do not reflect the will of all indigenous people. None of the band councils that are in favour will have this pipeline passing through their territory. The Wet'suwet'en don't want this on their land and should not be forced at gunpoint to accept it. End of story.
@@PalmerEldritch777 You are misinformed. Eight of the 13 Heredity Chiefs and all of their elected representatives along with 85% of the people that they represent voted to approve the pipeline. Five Heredity Chiefs throwing hissy fits may delay it a bit but will not stop the will of the people in the pipeline territory.
It was land that was lost in a war. The Indians lost. This is why they are on reservations. Maybe it’s time for another war. There is no reason why a few people should affect millions.
Exackly....the 1,000.000 of Native ppl you don't see on tv are just waiting for ppl like you to start this war....we are ready for you and ppl like you!!
Big Daddy strange indeed. The Mohawks were allies with the British and last I checked Canada was considered a Commonwealth country. The Mohawks have lost a war along with the British but that occurred in the United States of America, this is Canada
27:10 You are saying you are your own people bla bla bla Give them a border let them call it their own country and stop giving them handouts from Canadians
@@rhaven50Unfortunately, this issue has caused many problems far beyond the surface. People are people, hated gives birth to hatred. If we think things are bad now, the seeds of all this will be reaped for generations to come. Sadly, people whom have never experienced war are pushing it, those that claim the want peace though war will never have it. Self-righteousness will destroy the foundations of decency. The world doesnt need more extremism, it needs moderation.
Keep blocking......till you get what your people deserve Proper housing clean drinking water child care health care jobs Well-being for all indigenous peoples You deseve profit shares from all natural resources to live a decent life We need to start frontier n build pipelines to effort all that's needed Down the road we can change to renewable energy creating millions of jobs for all Canadians but first things first OUR indigenous people come FIRST ❤
Yeah and keep blowing the federal funds given to every band on cultural research and legal fees fighting the government for more political clout. You kids dont need food or schools when you have a political agenda to keep.
@@freemanelijah5359 great argument not divisive in the least. my grandfather has probably lived in Canada for longer than most FN people, it dose'nt allow him to tell everyone younger than him he has more right to the country. just like people who can look back at their family tree and claim an entire country belongs to them. and if you want to go down that road, who settled the land before your people? i doubt most FN can claim they have been on that plot of land for over 13,000 years, what tribe did they take it from.. and who did that tribe take it from? so maybe you get off their land? or we could agree that we are all Canadian of some sort and work towards a common goal, because the division is not working, and its hurting FN more than anyone.
Wish these other nations would stop trying to represent other people when they are their own. They didnt ask you to speak on their behalf. Especially not this council! They voted in favour it's their right and it's their land to do with however they please you have no right to comment on how they handle their sovereign nation it has nothing to do with you!
So much for Article 35 of Canada's Constitution calling for due consultation with First Nations people. What happens when the ones who stand to bear the impact the most - the Wetsuetin - decide they're FOR the pipeline and a minority of FN people in that area decide that's not good enough, and sounds an alarm right across the nation to disrupt everyone's lives and over-rule the people who actually live in the area where the pipeline is intended to go? What's the difference between that and a child throwing a temper tantrum for not getting his own way? Up to now I was a strong supporter of First Nations culture and people; now, not so much. I'm sick to death of the narrative that says white people have all the perks and only FN people are suffering in poverty and degrading circumstances, when the truth is their temper tantrums grievously impact many NON-First Nations Canadian families who are ALSO in poverty, hoping their parents get to work on time to get a paycheck and bring home the basics. Perhaps the most insulting of all is the determination to condemn ALL white families when many have no clue how and when their basic needs will be met as well, while the global corporations and foreign interests continue to defraud Canadians of all backgrounds.
Maya David to bad the First Nations that are affected by the pipeline all voted in favour of the pipeline eh. ? A little research will help to make you not look stupid
As a voting delegate at the annual general assembly of the Congress of Aboriginal People in 2008 It was decided & agreed that.. We are the “Woodland Métis Tribe of Ontario”. With over 70,000 members across the province.. we understand the struggles of & stand with the Wet’suwet’en people & the pipeline supporters. For too long the voices of our people have been disregarded for the opinions of a token few. These are important decisions being made behind closed doors without the support or consent of the people.. by people, who obviously do not care or understand the underpinnings of ‘Self-Governance’. Since time immemorial our people have fought hard to keep & maintain our sovereign right to govern ourselves, our land & our resources. We must continue to honor the traditions or our ancestors, our grandfathers & our grandmothers are watching. A Metis’ Prayer. “Li Bon Jeu, not Createur, li kourawzh miyinawn, paray chee itayhtamawhk, kwayesh kapimouhtayhk, marsee chee itwayawhk ka kishcheetayimoyawhk.” God, Our Creator, give us courage, let us be of one mind, make us righteous, thankful and proud Migwetch / Thank-you .
I as a Wet'suwet'en, am in conflict with this situation. Yes it gives jobs to everyone on a temporary basis. But in reality, the pipeline and fracking will destroy our food fish forever! Back. When there was a dispute with Alcan there was a sign that said, You can have aluminum frying pans but no fish to fry on it!
Divisive beyond all common sense. How can we be united as a Nation when there is such contention over basic infrastructure that benefits all Canadians in the short term and for many many years to come. Am I allowed to identify myself as a Canadian first ?
What makes you think that trains and trucks burning fuel produce less carbon than pipelines do? Pipeline are much better for the environment and safer than those modes of transport will ever be. In the case of The GasLink pipeline, the natural gas will be sold to China so they can replace their coal burning power plant further reducing carbon output. People need to get educated with facts.
@@Waterharmony3 Piplines are cleaner and safer than rail or truck and I find it sad that you would use a globalized comunications system to remind people that clean water is *good*. The sad part is that you don't see the irony
@@stayjit1 I don't want big oil, corporations or greedy privileged men ruining our country anymore!!!! I don't want fossil fuels and many other Canadians feel as I do! We NEED change NOW. Are you a junkie? So you need to shoot oil into your veins to survive? No! So then why is it so difficult for you to accept that there are countries that no longer use fossil fuels? There will be plenty of jobs for job obsessed people (who think that their validity is based upon the dollar amount that they earn), when the conversion of our industries takes place. There should be plenty of education and work for all citizens to maintain and continue to evolve the new economic system. Why can't you accept that everything changes and that the oil industry will collapse and die soon? Everyone is choosing life. Why can't you?
Our indigenous people finally will get their share of all natural resources profits!!! It's all about money needed to live like human beings Very simple and peaceful solution Start today Trudeau start governing the right way Our natives deserve it !!!❤
No one from the elected chiefs of the 20 Bands that voted for the pipeline that would have taken them out of generational poverty. No one from the 85% of Wet'suwet'en that voted for the pipeline. And these people dare speak for them? When they speak I hear detraction from taking responsibility for what they did. I hear manipulation of facts and actions. I hear blame for long past wrongs being directed to government as excuses for their recent actions. Everything is everyone else's fault. This is not strength, this is victimhood. And still no one mentions where their finances come from.
Time to end all agreements with the crown. Time to become a new republic where all citizens have the same inherent rights. If not, this country is done.
Lmfao let's see Marshall law go into effect. You think this is America? Just the government has the fire power, we are simply her sheep and the government our Shepard.
@@birdstheword2501 Man your're thick. You act like this is united states and there are clauses for over throwing a "tyrannical government" theres not, if it gets out of hand or people go to big, it'll end in death or jail for the protesters. you dont read up on history do you?
Randybobandy Randybobandy Randybobandy um.. first off, unless you have a PhD in History, I likely have more time in the classroom on this one than yourself. Second, why are you trying to conflate my comment with the States? My comment has no mention or connection to the States. Next, even if you use that example, there are NO clauses for “overthrowing government” there either. Do you think indigenous people are the only ones who are unhappy with confederation? Do you not think that pushing so hard for special status does not inspire other Canadians to also ask for a different system, separate from the crown? One that has NO agreements/treaties/case law with Indigenous people - period. That would kill the golden goose, eh? Go back and watch more trailer park boys.
its a human right to be able to democratically vote for you leaders, why are the human rights of all the natives who all voted in favor of this pipeline being forgotten? sounds like the UN contradicts there claims. Why should the loud few over ride the majority???
T2 is guilty of many sins and shortages, but I would not blame him for this particular issue. The way T2 acts in soving this conflict is a typical Canadian way of solving conflicts. I saw it many time in business setting here in Canada. You saw it in the CBC news covering the way Canada vote in the UN. 50-50 aprroach. Shortage of determination and decisiveness. Fear to assault feeling of others. Fear to make the flames hotter. Sometimes it make sense, in most times - is not. The specific way Canadians try to solve conflicts is apparent for the people of other cultures. Here is how other cultures would approach this conflict: Putin, the former KGB, would send riot police in large numbers to put the demonstrators “face-on asphalt”. In parallel the FSB (former KGB) officers would put small bag of drugs in the demonstrators pockets in stealthy way so that corrupted judge could put the demonstrator in jail for 10 years for drugs possession. Chinese Comrad Xi, would charge them to death penalty and shortly before the execution would have their essential organs for transplantation, removed. North Korean Comrad Yin would feed them to hungry dogs. Syrian President Assad would have their eyes removed and have tanks move on them slowly while they are still alive. The key word is S-L-O-W-L-Y. Palestinian Hamas in Gaza would put them against the masonry wall and would shot them for collaboration with the Zionists and without any due process. Peres and Rabin would negotiate with them for 27 years and would pay them monthly stipend so that they could pretend that they want peace until Trump present his plan to solve the conflict. As you can see the T2 approach is not so bad in comparison…
The true voices of Indigenious Canadians have not been taken seriously for over a hundred years. That is why they have stopped the Railroad as in years past. Does Canada allow the rape if our lands and people for peanuts. 20 billion is a drop in the bucket compared to loss of our resources such as watershed and rivers. We must protect water for all Canadians. East and West.
It's a ridiculous comment to say that Scheer and the Conservatives would love to bring in the army. If the bands want more talks get on with it and talk, but allow Canada to get back to work.
Neglect and Lack is the LIFE of First Nations People. NO RESPECT, Empty desires and dreams. (1 ) Post could NEVER reveal the PAIN of First Nations hearts and Lives. Lack sucks .. We know this... Now you see & feel like We Feel, every hour of every day.! The answers are SIMPLE... COME 1st with RESPECT..then COME with ACTIONS Demonstrating that RESPECT !
First you ignore the will of the twenty First Nations that chose to approve the pipeline and then you want respect by making it about you. Um, I don’t think so.
And when there is no more clean drinking water or food to eat, I guess we can eat our jobs or drink oil then? You are more than just your job and anyone who is 'out of work' due to protests can collect employment insurance cuz this is Canada so please get behind a just cause or stfu and let the humans with common sense secure your future for you :)
@@Waterharmony3 I don't need you or anyone else deciding my future for me and neither do the 20 First Nations in the pipeline territory. You are sadly misinformed if you think that a Natural Gas pipeline will destroy the environment. You must think that diesel trains filled with highly volatile cargo traveling through their territory is much better. Two words for you.......Lac Magentic.
@@Waterharmony3 You've got to be kidding. So you are a socialist. Well I'm not. I like working. If done properly, this pipeline will prosper the people. The land will still be there but they will also have heat plus. What is so wrong with that?
Natives should be concerned about their population % in Canada an how the government treats Canadians like 2nd class citizens , buys off New citizens with handouts an votes , also how many left wing people are pretending to be 6 nations to cause trouble an misinformation . The Transportation an energy sector depends on farmers just as much as they do on them , pipe lines on land are safer an easy to clean up then sending oil to China or Saudi oil , I'm sure the natives of Canada can speak with Natives in the US to all prosper . Yes spills happen , but we all can be apart of cleaning . but I think this has also alot to do with left wing politics an ideas that will cripple a system that will only turn things in a far worse direction . But the Liberals want the Coastal GasLink route. The Coastal GasLink Pipeline is a TC Energy natural gas pipeline under construction in British Columbia, Canada. Starting in Dawson Creek, the pipeline's route crosses through the Canadian Rockies and other mountain ranges to Kitimat, where the gas will be exported to Asian customer..... I myself would rather see the pipelines go through North Dakota an all Natives be apart of the process an Jobs an safety an clean up an spills . then the Higher % of oil tankers crossing the Pacific ..Let the Chinese get their oil from the Middle East !
I don't understand why the protesters set up blockades on property that does not belong to them to protest for their own lands. This does not make any sense to me. Isn't this really all about greed and money. Is there really anyone in this country who does not have access to public services such as healthcare, and safety and protection, clean water and adequate housing and the right to work and the right to worship. From everything that I see people from all nations in the world that come to Canada or live in Canada everyone's basic needs are cared for. Any more than that and the individual should work for what they want. The Canadian population can no longer support the number of people who are expecting handouts from the government. Do people not realize that the government gets their money from taxing the people. Am I correct in that aboriginal peoples do not pay Federal and provincial taxes.
"Lets be calm". NO! You are blockading hundreds of millions of dollars in goods, you are breaking the law. The time for patience is over! Rise up against the blockades and restore order to Canada!
YOUR DEALING WITH GREEDY MOONIAS THAT ONLY LIVE FOR ONE THING...SOONIAS!!!!! IF THESE CHIEFS KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT CEREMONY THEY WOULD OF TAKEN THIS TO CEREMONY ...AND LET THE CREATOR DEAL WITH IT!!! HE IS ALIVE ! HE LISTENS ! HE IS WAITING!!!
Very good Assembly of the Chiefs about Indian act but in the big picture giving money to protesters is a crime against Canadians and the First Nation , if Canada can get its LNG to the Asian market we would put USA in a recession like they are doing to us and will keep doing to us . The only way to make Canada strong is to be self sufficient and to make safer pipe lines and show the world that we are the leaders in protecting the environment and which we are and refuse and USA companies from working here as they have been in control of our oil and gas for decades and for Irving Oil importing oil from USA 54% , Saudi Arabia 11% , Iraq 8 % and Norway 5% .
What a complete and utter disaster. A small group of hereditary chiefs goes against the wishes of 20 different Native tribes along the pipeline route INCLUDING the Wet'suwet'en tribe!!!! All of the 20 bands had signed on to endorse the pipeline because it would provide funding for their own people. So the hereditary chiefs are actually against the 20 bands. But who gets punished by the blockades??? Ordinary Canadians. Why don't these protesters take a moment and look at the facts? It is an absolute disaster. No one with any common sense and objectively looking at the facts would agree with them.
yes to peaceful dialogue, ask trudeau to speed up on the water issue in communities with no drinking water. 5 years is too long. putting pipes to assure drinking water can take approx two months. then they can work on infrastructure. if blockades don t come down ,people will starve, even natives ! yes there is a big issue,, crown or decolonisation.. i say keep the Queen, educate new immigrants on native history and keep working hard on autonomy! we re all in this together. jobs for the kids are on the line.
The indigenous dont mix enough with the rest of the population and vice versa.. They could have their own TH-cam or bitchute channel.................... so we could keep up with them...If they like..
Redefining an action that breaks the law doesn't change the fact that it's an illegal act. Protesting is fine but this is not a peaceful protest... words matter!!
Really? They only have 0.02% of land in Canada. These companies could find an alternative route through. What difference would 5 to 10 kms make to these companies? Is it that ALL other landowners don't want them as well? I'm for the pipeline's btw. I live in AB, so I'm very aware of the situation. Just get the dang thig built. There is 99.98% of other land it can be built on.
JUST GO AROUND THEIR LAND> PROBLEM SOLVED. They will only continue to extort Canada and would be able to shut down the gas line anytime they like if its built on Native land. Why would anyone design anything through Native Land ?
@sparky12x Your name suits you...We would like to have back 100% of our land...and if you want give 30% more that would be great too...actually there is a alternate route but the oil company decided it was to costly.
I so agree with National Chief Perry Bellegarde that new comers to Canada should be considerably better informed of First Nations in Canada. Their is a level of ignorance that is unacceptable.
A nation within a nation is just stupid. I have lost faith in the reconciliation process and our government. As we continue to go down this road, I can see the First Nations being isolated and blamed for the problems of tomorrow as they will be the minority... Say what you will, but average Joe Plumber doesn't care about these issues. A real shame, sorry First Nations People, agree you have a legitimate argument but with blockades and protests against Economic progress you are not making any friends with average hard working Canadians.
Average hard working Canadians usually don't want to be our friend to begin with so not making much of a difference on our end. And you said it yourself the average Joe plumber doesn't care about the issues but if we negatively effect that person and their commmunity economically they will have to start caring one way or another.
Twenty First Nations representing 13,000 Natives along the pipeline route voted for the approval of it by 85%. Their leaders, including Heredity Chiefs, were in discussions with industry since 2012 hashing out the details before coming to an agreement. Only 5 of the 13 Heredity Chiefs were opposed to the pipeline. So, why is Bellegarde saying that more consultation is required and the Heredity Chiefs were not consulted? Is democracy different among First Nations and approval can only happen with 100% agreeing and the majority not win? Now that these Eastern Native Chiefs have decided to support the 5 Heredity Chiefs not in agreement with the pipeline, who is going to protest for the 85% that actually live in the territory and want it built?
Undrip
LOL at “is democracy different among First Nations?” That’s the problem, it is a culture that you know nothing of, but make assumptions in order to make the pieces fit. Democracy is nothing but tyranny of the masses, two wolves and a sheep voting on what is for dinner.
@@Borninafire Unless you are Wet'suwet'en I doubt that you understand their culture either. If they didn't believe in democracy they wouldn't have held a vote......right? People that think that they know what is best for other people and force their views upon them are the wolves when the sheep merely want to live their own lives.
You're right what the wet'suwet'en need to do is take care of this on their own. There is no reconciliation when it comes to this. The people have voted and they have spoken for their nation and a band of misfits seem to think otherwise and other nations decided to give their two cents when it doesnt involve them.
i think the elected chiefs are responsible for government and business, hereditary chiefs are the spiritual and cultural aspect!
I can't believe the lack of knowledge from some of the journalists!
It is shocking!
Their news agency employers need to insist that they have informed journalists representing them.
I've lived too long to listen to these journalists who don't investigate first, and then ask really ignorant questions.
Have they, the journalists made inroads to build respect for relationship with the people in order to see both sides.
I see there is a balance of rights, and responsibilities from these chiefs. I thank them.
They work for the gobballists
informed usually equates to picking a side... journalists are supposed to simply relay the story not add to it... I usually ignore question period... they have already said what they wanted to say
Journalists lol if that's what you call them.... none of them know chief woos isn't even a real Heradatory chief but actually a mere consultant who stole the title from a women... his name is really Frank J. Alec a convicted women beater... you tube rebel news Frank j. Alec for detailed information...
Governments do what they have always done. Divide the people.
The First Nation themselves lead the nation in division starting from their internal division.
@@canman5060 dude why don't you try this on for size: 1. Is it true? 2. Is it necessary? and 3. Is it kind? Ask yourself these 3 questions before you open up your mouth (or start typing)to speak cuz you need to check yourself before you wreck yourself! What Indigenous people do on their and decide on their land is none of your business and you should be concerned about how you're going to survive the future climate!
I have got a very strong feeling that money plays a very big part in this protest.
Indrip, tide foundation
You can believe that Trillions
they have been in dialog already for years and they all said yes to the pipeline.
Do you have any idea who the "they" you refer to are?
There is much history behind the present situation.
Get some knowledge before spouting off!
JayJay ChaDoy there’s no history behind it the bands voted yes
Deanna LOl it’s time you woke up alright. Put down the liberal cool aid
@Deanna our pipelines will offset china's coal. we still have to heat our homes and make the world greener with Canada pipelines
Thank goodness! Thank you for your strong leadership, powerful!
We can do it! Reconciliation is long overdue through peaceful means, but it is due!
Most new-comers to Canada have NO idea how former Canadian Governments/crown basically broke the treaties with indigenous people.
Some of the hatred is ignorance.
It is clear to me that it is time again to "deal". It is NOT extortion! It is a crossroad, awkward, frustrating, and we all look forward to a solution, long term.
I appreciate the request for dialogue from all parties, now that is wisdom!
The journalists want to make drama by the way of their questions. They need to look into the history, and ask intelligent questions.
Also, thank you for giving a bit of a history.
You couldn’t give the native people a trillion dollars up front in cash for Canada and call that a good deal for the natives. And you think billions of dollars in payment plans over hundreds of years fair payment for ownership to Canada? And lets not forget the millions killed thru genocide by the European settler colonizers! And the systematic racism they have to deal with.. you need to Do some research of facts .. ignorance is a choice
Leadership.... hahahahaah! Yeah that's what that was...hahahahah!
the chiefs say that we must be respectful of them. Stopping people from going to work and stopping farmers from getting billions of dollars of crops to market and holding up over 200 ships waiting for grains ... that is what I call not respectful.
This is why most nations gave up absolute monarchies decades or even centuries ago.
Screw you Chief you can't tell me how I should be towards these Unemployed Whackjobs.Native girls interviewed said it's a Minor inconvenience,must have never had a job to get to in the morning.
I really hope all these committed individuals that are working to shut Canada down, walked to this meeting (or rode there on their pinto pony) have shut the natural gas or propane off that is heating their house, and aren't asking unemployed Canadians for more cash.
Having my SFU REM Environmental and Social Impact Assessment watch this press conference.
Well my fellow Canadians at least we get to starve to death together lol. Unless blockade come down and trains keep on rollin. Coming from an indigenous man.
One way or another, these blockades have to soon come to an end weather we like it or not,
They are a sovereign nation and should be respected as such.
@sparky12x Band councils were imposed by the Canadian government and they do not reflect the will of all indigenous people. None of the band councils that are in favour will have this pipeline passing through their territory. The Wet'suwet'en don't want this on their land and should not be forced at gunpoint to accept it. End of story.
@@PalmerEldritch777 You are misinformed. Eight of the 13 Heredity Chiefs and all of their elected representatives along with 85% of the people that they represent voted to approve the pipeline. Five Heredity Chiefs throwing hissy fits may delay it a bit but will not stop the will of the people in the pipeline territory.
Why is there no interpreter provided here ? Poor Journalism.
Because he translated himself
It was land that was lost in a war. The Indians lost. This is why they are on reservations. Maybe it’s time for another war. There is no reason why a few people should affect millions.
Exackly....the 1,000.000 of Native ppl you don't see on tv are just waiting for ppl like you to start this war....we are ready for you and ppl like you!!
Big Daddy strange indeed. The Mohawks were allies with the British and last I checked Canada was considered a Commonwealth country. The Mohawks have lost a war along with the British but that occurred in the United States of America, this is Canada
27:10
You are saying you are your own people bla bla bla
Give them a border let them call it their own country and stop giving them handouts from Canadians
This is a First nations internal power struggle nothing else spare me the propaganda.
That and i thunk our governents are trying to push undrip
@@rhaven50Unfortunately, this issue has caused many problems far beyond the surface. People are people, hated gives birth to hatred. If we think things are bad now, the seeds of all this will be reaped for generations to come. Sadly, people whom have never experienced war are pushing it, those that claim the want peace though war will never have it. Self-righteousness will destroy the foundations of decency. The world doesnt need more extremism, it needs moderation.
it seems that most native leaders are only half native blooded, some even less and dont look or have any native accent at all!!
Shame on the hereditary chiefs for denying their people good paying jobs and prosperity.
It's just a last ditch effort to try to look relevant in their communities. Canada has been far too tolerant.
who knew under armour sponsors the natives?
Keep blocking......till you get what your people deserve Proper housing clean drinking water child care health care jobs Well-being for all indigenous peoples You deseve profit shares from all natural resources to live a decent life We need to start frontier n build pipelines to effort all that's needed Down the road we can change to renewable energy creating millions of jobs for all Canadians but first things first OUR indigenous people come FIRST ❤
Yeah and keep blowing the federal funds given to every band on cultural research and legal fees fighting the government for more political clout. You kids dont need food or schools when you have a political agenda to keep.
Break the law go to jail. Regardless of skin color. No more resource benefits
You can have your resources.....just gotta go back to Europe to get it!!! End of story.
@@freemanelijah5359 great argument not divisive in the least. my grandfather has probably lived in Canada for longer than most FN people, it dose'nt allow him to tell everyone younger than him he has more right to the country. just like people who can look back at their family tree and claim an entire country belongs to them. and if you want to go down that road, who settled the land before your people? i doubt most FN can claim they have been on that plot of land for over 13,000 years, what tribe did they take it from.. and who did that tribe take it from? so maybe you get off their land? or we could agree that we are all Canadian of some sort and work towards a common goal, because the division is not working, and its hurting FN more than anyone.
Wish these other nations would stop trying to represent other people when they are their own. They didnt ask you to speak on their behalf. Especially not this council! They voted in favour it's their right and it's their land to do with however they please you have no right to comment on how they handle their sovereign nation it has nothing to do with you!
LONG LIVE THE FIRST NATIONS , SUPPORT FROM IRAQI CANADIAN.
So much for Article 35 of Canada's Constitution calling for due consultation with First Nations people. What happens when the ones who stand to bear the impact the most - the Wetsuetin - decide they're FOR the pipeline and a minority of FN people in that area decide that's not good enough, and sounds an alarm right across the nation to disrupt everyone's lives and over-rule the people who actually live in the area where the pipeline is intended to go? What's the difference between that and a child throwing a temper tantrum for not getting his own way? Up to now I was a strong supporter of First Nations culture and people; now, not so much. I'm sick to death of the narrative that says white people have all the perks and only FN people are suffering in poverty and degrading circumstances, when the truth is their temper tantrums grievously impact many NON-First Nations Canadian families who are ALSO in poverty, hoping their parents get to work on time to get a paycheck and bring home the basics. Perhaps the most insulting of all is the determination to condemn ALL white families when many have no clue how and when their basic needs will be met as well, while the global corporations and foreign interests continue to defraud Canadians of all backgrounds.
Maya David to bad the First Nations that are affected by the pipeline all voted in favour of the pipeline eh. ? A little research will help to make you not look stupid
I really dont think this has to do with a pipeline
As a voting delegate at the annual general assembly of the
Congress of Aboriginal People in 2008 It was decided & agreed that..
We are the “Woodland Métis Tribe of Ontario”.
With over 70,000 members across the province.. we understand the
struggles of & stand with the Wet’suwet’en people & the pipeline
supporters. For too long the voices of our people have been disregarded
for the opinions of a token few.
These are important decisions being made behind closed doors without
the support or consent of the people.. by people, who obviously do not
care or understand the underpinnings of ‘Self-Governance’.
Since time immemorial our people have fought hard to keep &
maintain our sovereign right to govern ourselves, our land & our
resources. We must continue to honor the traditions or our ancestors,
our grandfathers & our grandmothers are watching.
A Metis’ Prayer.
“Li Bon Jeu, not Createur, li kourawzh miyinawn, paray chee itayhtamawhk, kwayesh
kapimouhtayhk, marsee chee itwayawhk ka kishcheetayimoyawhk.”
God, Our Creator, give us courage, let us be of one mind, make us righteous, thankful and proud
Migwetch / Thank-you
.
Gee where is the real story here?
How come the government can’t put their pipeline Through there land The native people don’t have any land left to donate to a Seedy government
WHENEVER A HIGHWAY is built- TROLLS POP UP - demanding their share - this was 2000 years ago. Seems true today too
I as a Wet'suwet'en, am in conflict with this situation. Yes it gives jobs to everyone on a temporary basis. But in reality, the pipeline and fracking will destroy our food fish forever!
Back. When there was a dispute with Alcan there was a sign that said, You can have aluminum frying pans but no fish to fry on it!
did he make that slick under armour...
@@reganmorben9248 oh sorry must be a cheap version of under armour...
WE CAN NOT GIVE FREE MONEY TO A SECTION OF people - generation after generation .......
Divisive beyond all common sense. How can we be united as a Nation when there is such contention over basic infrastructure that benefits all Canadians in the short term and for many many years to come. Am I allowed to identify myself as a Canadian first ?
Pipelines are not necessary for our nation. Clean water, earth, air, forests and healthy people are what our country needs! Choose wisely
What makes you think that trains and trucks burning fuel produce less carbon than pipelines do? Pipeline are much better for the environment and safer than those modes of transport will ever be. In the case of The GasLink pipeline, the natural gas will be sold to China so they can replace their coal burning power plant further reducing carbon output. People need to get educated with facts.
@@1aargle i agree with you, i dont understand why people think other transportation is better.
@@Waterharmony3 Piplines are cleaner and safer than rail or truck and I find it sad that you would use a globalized comunications system to remind people that clean water is *good*. The sad part is that you don't see the irony
@@stayjit1 I don't want big oil, corporations or greedy privileged men ruining our country anymore!!!! I don't want fossil fuels and many other Canadians feel as I do! We NEED change NOW. Are you a junkie? So you need to shoot oil into your veins to survive? No! So then why is it so difficult for you to accept that there are countries that no longer use fossil fuels? There will be plenty of jobs for job obsessed people (who think that their validity is based upon the dollar amount that they earn), when the conversion of our industries takes place. There should be plenty of education and work for all citizens to maintain and continue to evolve the new economic system. Why can't you accept that everything changes and that the oil industry will collapse and die soon? Everyone is choosing life. Why can't you?
Creator forgive them if they plant a tomohawk in the post and toll the war drums.
thats exactly what we dont want lmfao
@Lorraine Armstrong yeah good thing you didn't say that.
Power of Compassion and Law of Peace. Prevail. The Big Picture.
@sparky12xI don't think you understood my comment but it's ok.
Our indigenous people finally will get their share of all natural resources profits!!! It's all about money needed to live like human beings Very simple and peaceful solution Start today Trudeau start governing the right way Our natives deserve it !!!❤
No one from the elected chiefs of the 20 Bands that voted for the pipeline that would have taken them out of generational poverty. No one from the 85% of Wet'suwet'en that voted for the pipeline. And these people dare speak for them? When they speak I hear detraction from taking responsibility for what they did. I hear manipulation of facts and actions. I hear blame for long past wrongs being directed to government as excuses for their recent actions. Everything is everyone else's fault. This is not strength, this is victimhood. And still no one mentions where their finances come from.
Global news
We want to see more about trudeau's incompetence
Time to end all agreements with the crown. Time to become a new republic where all citizens have the same inherent rights. If not, this country is done.
Lmfao let's see Marshall law go into effect. You think this is America? Just the government has the fire power, we are simply her sheep and the government our Shepard.
Randybobandy what are you talking about? I never said anything about Marshall law or “America”...rise up against the “shepherd” is more the point.
@@birdstheword2501 Man your're thick. You act like this is united states and there are clauses for over throwing a "tyrannical government" theres not, if it gets out of hand or people go to big, it'll end in death or jail for the protesters. you dont read up on history do you?
Randybobandy Randybobandy Randybobandy um.. first off, unless you have a PhD in History, I likely have more time in the classroom on this one than yourself. Second, why are you trying to conflate my comment with the States? My comment has no mention or connection to the States. Next, even if you use that example, there are NO clauses for “overthrowing government” there either.
Do you think indigenous people are the only ones who are unhappy with confederation? Do you not think that pushing so hard for special status does not inspire other Canadians to also ask for a different system, separate from the crown? One that has NO agreements/treaties/case law with Indigenous people - period. That would kill the golden goose, eh? Go back and watch more trailer park boys.
1969 white paper
its a human right to be able to democratically vote for you leaders, why are the human rights of all the natives who all voted in favor of this pipeline being forgotten? sounds like the UN contradicts there claims. Why should the loud few over ride the majority???
@sparky12x needs AND wants of many more natives all along the pipeline
This is about undrip
T2 is guilty of many sins and shortages, but I would not blame him for this particular issue. The way T2 acts in soving this conflict is a typical Canadian way of solving conflicts. I saw it many time in business setting here in Canada. You saw it in the CBC news covering the way Canada vote in the UN. 50-50 aprroach. Shortage of determination and decisiveness. Fear to assault feeling of others. Fear to make the flames hotter. Sometimes it make sense, in most times - is not. The specific way Canadians try to solve conflicts is apparent for the people of other cultures.
Here is how other cultures would approach this conflict:
Putin, the former KGB, would send riot police in large numbers to put the demonstrators “face-on asphalt”. In parallel the FSB (former KGB) officers would put small bag of drugs in the demonstrators pockets in stealthy way so that corrupted judge could put the demonstrator in jail for 10 years for drugs possession.
Chinese Comrad Xi, would charge them to death penalty and shortly before the execution would have their essential organs for transplantation, removed.
North Korean Comrad Yin would feed them to hungry dogs.
Syrian President Assad would have their eyes removed and have tanks move on them slowly while they are still alive. The key word is S-L-O-W-L-Y.
Palestinian Hamas in Gaza would put them against the masonry wall and would shot them for collaboration with the Zionists and without any due process.
Peres and Rabin would negotiate with them for 27 years and would pay them monthly stipend so that they could pretend that they want peace until Trump present his plan to solve the conflict.
As you can see the T2 approach is not so bad in comparison…
Time is up, rail must move now. Meeting can continue in ottowa, but holding economy hostage is not the way.
The true voices of Indigenious Canadians have not been taken seriously for over a hundred years. That is why they have stopped the Railroad as in years past. Does Canada allow the rape if our lands and people for peanuts. 20 billion is a drop in the bucket compared to loss of our resources such as watershed and rivers. We must protect water for all Canadians. East and West.
It's a ridiculous comment to say that Scheer and the Conservatives would love to bring in the army. If the bands want more talks get on with it and talk, but allow Canada to get back to work.
Neglect and Lack is the LIFE of First Nations People. NO RESPECT, Empty desires and dreams. (1 ) Post could NEVER reveal the PAIN of First Nations hearts and Lives. Lack sucks .. We know this... Now you see & feel like We Feel, every hour of every day.! The answers are SIMPLE... COME 1st with RESPECT..then COME with ACTIONS Demonstrating that RESPECT !
First you ignore the will of the twenty First Nations that chose to approve the pipeline and then you want respect by making it about you. Um, I don’t think so.
And when there is no more clean drinking water or food to eat, I guess we can eat our jobs or drink oil then? You are more than just your job and anyone who is 'out of work' due to protests can collect employment insurance cuz this is Canada so please get behind a just cause or stfu and let the humans with common sense secure your future for you :)
@@Waterharmony3 I don't need you or anyone else deciding my future for me and neither do the 20 First Nations in the pipeline territory. You are sadly misinformed if you think that a Natural Gas pipeline will destroy the environment. You must think that diesel trains filled with highly volatile cargo traveling through their territory is much better. Two words for you.......Lac Magentic.
@@Waterharmony3 You've got to be kidding. So you are a socialist. Well I'm not. I like working. If done properly, this pipeline will prosper the people. The land will still be there but they will also have heat plus. What is so wrong with that?
WHAT WOULD HO CHI MINH DO .......
Love the way he speaks
Overly dramatic and poorly?
The American money behind the anti-pipeline fight --The Weekly with Wendy Mesley
Natives should be concerned about their population % in Canada an how the government treats Canadians like 2nd class citizens , buys off New citizens with handouts an votes , also how many left wing people are pretending to be 6 nations to cause trouble an misinformation .
The Transportation an energy sector depends on farmers just as much as they do on them , pipe lines on land are safer an easy to clean up then sending oil to China or Saudi oil , I'm sure the natives of Canada can speak with Natives in the US to all prosper . Yes spills happen , but we all can be apart of cleaning . but I think this has also alot to do with left wing politics an ideas that will cripple a system that will only turn things in a far worse direction . But the Liberals want the Coastal GasLink route. The Coastal GasLink Pipeline is a TC Energy natural gas pipeline under construction in British Columbia, Canada. Starting in Dawson Creek, the pipeline's route crosses through the Canadian Rockies and other mountain ranges to Kitimat, where the gas will be exported to Asian customer..... I myself would rather see the pipelines go through North Dakota an all Natives be apart of the process an Jobs an safety an clean up an spills . then the Higher % of oil tankers crossing the Pacific ..Let the Chinese get their oil from the Middle East !
Respect = Lasting GOOD ACTIONS ! No More Words.. First Nations ARE EQUAL to ALL Mankind ! Miigwetch, Anishanabe STANDS with YOU's. AHO, MY Relations !
Chief Serge Otsi Simon seems to be the one making the most sense.
Ok so who calls the shot the hereditary chief or the elected council?
Why dont those chiefs dispurse that trillions of tax free money to their people?
Ten to one, Trudeau is indigenous from another tribe.
Stop giving them money and let them live off the land.
stop generalizing one group of people. I dont depend on the government to pay for my needs.
Now they get nothing! Zilch, nadda, rien.
I don't understand why the protesters set up blockades on property that does not belong to them to protest for their own lands. This does not make any sense to me. Isn't this really all about greed and money. Is there really anyone in this country who does not have access to public services such as healthcare, and safety and protection, clean water and adequate housing and the right to work and the right to worship. From everything that I see people from all nations in the world that come to Canada or live in Canada everyone's basic needs are cared for. Any more than that and the individual should work for what they want. The Canadian population can no longer support the number of people who are expecting handouts from the government. Do people not realize that the government gets their money from taxing the people. Am I correct in that aboriginal peoples do not pay Federal and provincial taxes.
No your comment is very ignorant but sadly the majority of Canadians share this level of ignorance on Indigenous issues.
Canadians support violent protest in HK, condemns peaceful protest in Canada. What a hypocrite.
"Lets be calm". NO! You are blockading hundreds of millions of dollars in goods, you are breaking the law. The time for patience is over! Rise up against the blockades and restore order to Canada!
YOUR DEALING WITH GREEDY MOONIAS THAT ONLY LIVE FOR ONE THING...SOONIAS!!!!!
IF THESE CHIEFS KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT CEREMONY THEY WOULD OF TAKEN THIS TO CEREMONY ...AND LET THE CREATOR DEAL WITH IT!!! HE IS ALIVE ! HE LISTENS ! HE IS WAITING!!!
These people are hypocrits. If they really cares about the environment, they should stop selling and manufacturing tobacco.
Where are the true heirdatory leaders in this interview.
Very good Assembly of the Chiefs about Indian act but in the big picture giving money to protesters is a crime against Canadians and the First Nation , if Canada can get its LNG to the Asian market we would put USA in a recession like they are doing to us and will keep doing to us . The only way to make Canada strong is to be self sufficient and to make safer pipe lines and show the world that we are the leaders in protecting the environment and which we are and refuse and USA companies from working here as they have been in control of our oil and gas for decades and for Irving Oil importing oil from USA 54% , Saudi Arabia 11% , Iraq 8 % and Norway 5% .
What a complete and utter disaster. A small group of hereditary chiefs goes against the wishes of 20 different Native tribes along the pipeline route INCLUDING the Wet'suwet'en tribe!!!! All of the 20 bands had signed on to endorse the pipeline because it would provide funding for their own people. So the hereditary chiefs are actually against the 20 bands. But who gets punished by the blockades??? Ordinary Canadians. Why don't these protesters take a moment and look at the facts? It is an absolute disaster. No one with any common sense and objectively looking at the facts would agree with them.
All the worlds a stage znd i doubt these boys are spiritual
I bet most of the people who are making racist comments here didn't even listen to what these chiefs have to say.
Yes that is very much the case. Ignorance shines brightly amongst many of the commenters
There is no hope. WEXIT Alberta
yes to peaceful dialogue, ask trudeau to speed up on the water issue in communities with no drinking water. 5 years is too long. putting pipes to assure drinking water can take approx two months. then they can work on infrastructure. if blockades don t come down ,people will starve, even natives ! yes there is a big issue,, crown or decolonisation.. i say keep the Queen, educate new immigrants on native history and keep working hard on autonomy! we re all in this together. jobs for the kids are on the line.
This is about undrip. Nothing to do with the pipeline.. how does the tide foundation fit in.
The indigenous dont mix enough with the rest of the population and vice versa..
They could have their own TH-cam or bitchute channel.................... so we could keep up with them...If they like..
This echoes Standing rock here in the states
they the indians had a chance to take the blockaides down blow the dam trespassers up,there are no hereditery chiefs blow it up
Your timing is wrong.
Ernest Goes To Camp
This was a really good watch
How much money you indians want this time?
Redefining an action that breaks the law doesn't change the fact that it's an illegal act. Protesting is fine but this is not a peaceful protest... words matter!!
Greg Romaine you’re lucky there’s no violence, for your sake Greg Romaine.
awwsome good words spoken from Bonaparte First nation in BC
EXTORTIONISTS !!!!!!!!
Really? They only have 0.02% of land in Canada. These companies could find an alternative route through. What difference would 5 to 10 kms make to these companies? Is it that ALL other landowners don't want them as well? I'm for the pipeline's btw. I live in AB, so I'm very aware of the situation. Just get the dang thig built. There is 99.98% of other land it can be built on.
JUST GO AROUND THEIR LAND> PROBLEM SOLVED. They will only continue to extort Canada and would be able to shut down the gas line anytime they like if its built on Native land. Why would anyone design anything through Native Land ?
You are living on their land !! ??? !!!!! 🤔
@sparky12x Your name suits you...We would like to have back 100% of our land...and if you want give 30% more that would be great too...actually there is a alternate route but the oil company decided it was to costly.
I so agree with National Chief Perry Bellegarde that new comers to Canada should be considerably better informed of First Nations in Canada. Their is a level of ignorance that is unacceptable.
How about we get real and start talking about the current nation.
A nation within a nation is just stupid. I have lost faith in the reconciliation process and our government. As we continue to go down this road, I can see the First Nations being isolated and blamed for the problems of tomorrow as they will be the minority... Say what you will, but average Joe Plumber doesn't care about these issues. A real shame, sorry First Nations People, agree you have a legitimate argument but with blockades and protests against Economic progress you are not making any friends with average hard working Canadians.
Average hard working Canadians usually don't want to be our friend to begin with so not making much of a difference on our end. And you said it yourself the average Joe plumber doesn't care about the issues but if we negatively effect that person and their commmunity economically they will have to start caring one way or another.
dis like the words used today cant say more grrrr.......your words just not enough to whats already been done
I have one word for you bud EDUCATION, get one before commenting.