Nigeria North
By
Dogwood
June 07, 2007
A video released today draws attention to the takeover this month of Shell Canada by Royal Dutch Shell and its implications for a northern BC First Nation
DOGWOOD MEDIA RELEASE
Will Royal Dutch Shell Turn B.C. into Nigeria North?
June 7, 2007 (Victoria, BC) – A video released today draws attention to the takeover this month of Shell Canada by Royal Dutch Shell and its implications for a northern BC First Nation.
View Nigeria North video online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2RUhJGbjDM
The five-minute documentary by the Victoria-based Dogwood Initiative focuses on Royal Dutch Shell’s poor human rights track record in Nigeria. It draws parallels to Shell’s proposed coalbed methane project in northern BC, which has been opposed by indigenous elders of the Tahltan First Nation.
“Royal Dutch Shell admits to exploiting existing community conflicts in its quest for oil and gas,” said Will Horter, Executive Director of the Dogwood Initiative. “What does this mean for the Tahltan, who are struggling with BC’s northern resource boom?”
Shell is attempting to develop a coalbed methane gas field at the shared headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Stikine Rivers – an area known as the Sacred Headwaters. Many Tahltan oppose the project, and in 2005 evicted Shell from their territory.
“If this project goes ahead, it will mean thousands of gas wells in an alpine basin that has been used by the indigenous people for hunting and trapping for generations,” said Horter. “They must be given the time necessary to plan their future and decide whether this project is in the best interests of their people.”
Shell hopes to continue its exploratory drilling program in the area this summer. If they push ahead despite indigenous opposition, elders in the community have indicated they will protest by blockading access roads.
Royal Dutch Shell is the world’s second largest corporation behind Exxon Mobil. Its head offices are in London and The Hague.
Contact:
Will Horter, Dogwood Initiative: (250) 370-9930, ext. 23 or (250) 418-1672 (cell)
View the video online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2RUhJGbjDM
Will Royal Dutch Shell Turn B.C. into Nigeria North?
June 7, 2007 (Victoria, BC) – A video released today draws attention to the takeover this month of Shell Canada by Royal Dutch Shell and its implications for a northern BC First Nation.
View Nigeria North video online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2RUhJGbjDM
The five-minute documentary by the Victoria-based Dogwood Initiative focuses on Royal Dutch Shell’s poor human rights track record in Nigeria. It draws parallels to Shell’s proposed coalbed methane project in northern BC, which has been opposed by indigenous elders of the Tahltan First Nation.
“Royal Dutch Shell admits to exploiting existing community conflicts in its quest for oil and gas,” said Will Horter, Executive Director of the Dogwood Initiative. “What does this mean for the Tahltan, who are struggling with BC’s northern resource boom?”
Shell is attempting to develop a coalbed methane gas field at the shared headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Stikine Rivers – an area known as the Sacred Headwaters. Many Tahltan oppose the project, and in 2005 evicted Shell from their territory.
“If this project goes ahead, it will mean thousands of gas wells in an alpine basin that has been used by the indigenous people for hunting and trapping for generations,” said Horter. “They must be given the time necessary to plan their future and decide whether this project is in the best interests of their people.”
Shell hopes to continue its exploratory drilling program in the area this summer. If they push ahead despite indigenous opposition, elders in the community have indicated they will protest by blockading access roads.
Royal Dutch Shell is the world’s second largest corporation behind Exxon Mobil. Its head offices are in London and The Hague.
Contact:
Will Horter, Dogwood Initiative: (250) 370-9930, ext. 23 or (250) 418-1672 (cell)
View the video online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2RUhJGbjDM
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