Perry Ridge – Sinixt Seek Consultation on Logging

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UPDATE: THE JUDGE HAS RULED TO DISMISS THE SINIXT PETITION. SUNSHINE LOGGING LEGALLY CLEAR TO COMMENCE LOGGING AT PERRY RIDGE

The Sinixt Nation is before the BC Supreme Court, seeking the right to be consulted on a planned logging project in their traditional territory. Sunshine Logging wants to log a section of Perry Ridge, amid the Slocan Valley in the Kootenays. The Sinixt are supported by the local non-aboriginal community as well, represented in part by the Perry Ridge Water Users’ Association – who share the Sinixt concerns about safety risks from rock slides and various potential environmental impacts. Several weeks ago, Damien Gillis had a chance to interview the Sinixt official representative, Marilyn James and her supporters at the Vancouver courthouse. The judge’s verdict is expected this coming week. Recognizing the Sinixt standing on the issue could enable them to obtain an injunction preventing the logging activities.

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About Damien Gillis

Damien Gillis is a Vancouver-based documentary filmmaker with a focus on environmental and social justice issues - especially relating to water, energy, and saving Canada's wild salmon - working with many environmental organizations in BC and around the world. He is the co-founder, along with Rafe Mair, of The Common Sense Canadian, and a board member of both the BC Environmental Network and the Haig-Brown Institute.