Marven Robinson speaks to Damien Gillis in Prince Rupert the day after the big rally he helped organize against Enbridge on Feb. 4, 2012. A spirit bear guide from the Gitga’at Nation of Hartley Bay in BC’s Great Bear Rainforest, Robinson opens up about a range of topics – from the navigational risks of the proposal to the toll dealing with Enbridge has taken on his family and community. The Gitga’at will have their opportunity to address the Joint Review Panel on Enbridge’s proposal at hearings in Hartley Bay on March 2-3. (7 min)
A big thanks to everyone who didn’t keep their head in the sand. I still meet people who are unaware or only vaguely aware of this pipeline project. Thanks to those who followed their noses and took the time to understand it, and most of all talk about such a hard topic openly with their peers. It builds your personal character when you stand up for something you know is right, even if you are the only one present who knows the Truth. Long live the Truth. You can place your faith in it, and it will set you free.
Having boated through these waters on pleasure craft in summer and fall months a number of times myself, these figures shocked me too, David. Imagine a ship four and a half football fields in length running 19 knots around Gil Island in January with 85 knot winds! Boggles the mind. Transport Canada’s approval was ENTIRELY political. I can only imagine what the guys on the front lines really think.
I am so proud to be from the north. There are so many amazing people willing to step and be heard when it counts. Thanks Marven and Damien, keep up the fight to protect our country from its government. I will do what I cam from south of its border.
Marven, all of us who love this province stand behind you and we are proud to stand with First Nations people against this outrageous project. I pray to all my ancestors every day to deliver us from this madness. Thanks, Damien for this video.
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Marven you speak to my heart and I empathise with the struggle that is confronting the Hartely Bay village , which stands to lose everything . Unfortunately this outrageous proposal has been cast upon you and the many other communities along the double jeopardy pipeline route , but is critical to us all !!!
YOU WILL PREVAIL !!!!! The First Nations strength is by far the most powerful political tool to prevent such catastrofic lunacy , You have almost 100% support from those that I have related with right across Canada . Our prayers will be answered and this nightmare will go away ! Keep the faith and be strong !
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The mental stress and anguish this proposed pipeline project and attendant tanker traffic is causing people of all walks of life, especially for First Nations’ cultures should be a concern for Health Canada. However, when initially notified of this project by the government in 2005, Health Canada declined to become involved in the environmental review.
In view of all the illnesses reported in the tar sands area and the recent Kalamazoo spill (granted it was after 2005) let alone the Exxon Valdez disaster, why on earth would they not?
I’m now wondering just exactly how many project assessments Health Canada ever has actually been involved in, in the past.
Great film, thank you. I am totally opposed to the pipeline and I know no one who supports it. Even people I know who voted conservative in the last election oppose it.
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Having boated through these waters on pleasure craft in summer and fall months a number of times myself, these figures shocked me too, David. Imagine a ship four and a half football fields in length running 19 knots around Gil Island in January with 85 knot winds! Boggles the mind. Transport Canada’s approval was ENTIRELY political. I can only imagine what the guys on the front lines really think. http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Transport+Canada+gives+marine+passages+green+light/6203277/story.html
There are a lot of others behind you, your daughter and your community Marven!
Where strength is need the Great Creator will provide..
I just about crapped myself when I heard the plan to speed up to 19 knots on turns.
Absolute insanity.
The number of times tankers transiting Prince William Sound have lost power or steerage boggles the mind.
I’ve run these inside waters since before Ripple Rock was blasted out down in Seymour Narrows, my father’s boat was lost with all hands off Prince Rupert in 1962, I fished, got licensed and sailed merchant marine for many years and know what they are proposing to do is stark, raving bonkers.
I know ships and I know these waters.
D’ you remember the Chinese coal carrier that tried the short-cut across the Great Barrier Reef a few years back?
I know what it’s like to be at sea for months and how an error chain builds into a disaster from complacency and familiarity.
Just one of many scenarios waiting.
They must be stopped!