The Inclusion News Jan 2020

Wet’Suwet’en Standoff

Wet’suwet’en has agreed to allow pipeline expansion with coastal gaslink to move forward. There has been a peaceful allowance for a blockade to remain to ensure safety for the First Nation people and the land. Due to extreme poverty conditions that have been a longstanding problem, this is the primary reason for the acceptance. Allowing for the possibility of better living and care for the families and elders. There’s nothing more important than having the basic necessities to live a meaningful life, and even though it started off rough, with guns being drawn and a standoff taking place, I understand the dire situation needing a turn around. On the other hand, I say that this is the outcry that hasn’t been addressed in a full compactly and should have other alternative options available. This is the kind of reality that many less fortunate here in our country and communities face and we as peacekeepers and change makers have to continue to try and fix. I feel as an indigenous person, that this needs to be brought to light. As this continues, I’ll update accordingly.