The Klemtu J.R.P. Hearings
April 14, 2012 Comments Off
Quotes from presenters at the JRP Hearings in Klemtu, Kitasoo/XaiXai Territory;
“At a young age, I was put to work by the community. I was a band counselor or band administrator for 40 some odd years for this band. I have had the opportunity to meet and try to work along with civil servants of the country we know as Canada, but never have we been taken seriously. Our concerns we have presented on the table are only dealt with on a token basis, which is next to nothing.” – Percy Starr
“There is always some kind of activity practiced my people to exercise their right whether its utilizing land based resources or aquatic resources. Usually it is aquatic resources.” – Percy Starr
If this project goes through, what will be left of us? What would you want if you were in our position and we were in yours?” 18 year old Chantal Pronteau
“I had no idea of the harsh weather conditions and hurricane force winds, till it hit me, along with the rain.” – 18 year old Chantal Pronteau
“Every day is a new day out in the Great Bear Rainforest, as it is home to a complicated range of Eco-systems.” – 18 year old Chantal Pronteau
“I have grown to love honor and respect this coast and would like to see it grow and continue to thrive forever.” - – 18 year old Chantal Pronteau
Percy Starr -”technology not the culprit..it’s human error”
“I have grandchildren, I have great grandchildren. I’m worried they’re not gonna be able to eat if this goes through.” Chief Archie Robinson
“We don’t want it, we don’t need it. We don’t need another industry to come and destroy our resources.” Chief Archie Robinson
“Our resources from the ocean sustains us!” – 98 year old Violet Neaslossour
