Chief Na’Moks of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation says the pipeline will have a devastating impact on the environment of First Nations communities Story Transcript ANTON WORONCZUK, TRNN PRODUCER: Welcome to The Real News Network. I’m Anton Woronczuk in Baltimore. The Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, has approved the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. […]
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John Ridsdale is a member of the Tsayu Clan, House of Tsa K'ex Yex. He lives in Tse Kya (Hagwilget) and works in Smithers at the Office of the Wet'suwet'en's Natural Resources Department. Since becoming a member of the Office of the Wet'suwet'en team, he has taken on the responsibility of carrying the Hereditary Chief name of Na'Moks, Chief of the Tsayu (Beaver) Clan. The main portion of his duties is to ensure that the land of the Wet'suwet'en is taken care of in a manner that is consistent with the Wet'suwet'en Values and Traditions. In his role as Resource Referral Coordinator, John coordinates the Wet'suwet'en's response to resource development proposals on Wet'suwet'en territory. He also sits on the Wet'suwet'en Unlocking Aboriginal Justice Advisory Board, Child Welfare Advisory Board and the Office of the Wet'suwet'en Executive Committee.