Support the City of Victorias motion on Clayoquot Sound mining
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Support the City of Victoria’s motion on Clayoquot Sound mining
City Council to vote on motion April 10th
Hi Michael,
On Thursday, March 27th, in a preliminary meeting, City of Victoria councillors expressed support for the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation’s call for a moratorium on mining activity in its traditional territory. The motion, which came in response to a letter from Tla-o-qui-aht Chief Councillor Moses Martin, will be put to a final vote by City Council on Thursday, April 10th.
It’s time to thank the City of Victoria for their attention to this issue so far, and encourage City Council to pass the motion next week!
A bit of background…
Late last summer, the Province of British Columbia granted a permit to Vancouver-based Imperial Metals to conduct exploration at the Fandora site in the Tranquil Valley in Clayoquot Sound.
The site is in Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation territory, and last year the Tla-o-qui-aht declared the area a Tribal Park, a designation under which mining activity is not permitted.
The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation is calling for a moratorium on mining activity in its territory, and has the support of the local municipal government, the District of Tofino.
At this stage, it is critical that we show as much support as possible for the rights of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and for a healthy, vibrant Clayoquot Sound – one that does not include risky, unsustainable mines.
Please take a minute to write a letter thanking the City of Victoria for their support and encouraging City Council to pass the motion backing the Tla-o-qui-aht’s call for a mining moratorium. This is a symbolic motion that will put pressure on the provincial government to respect the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and do the right thing for the environment in Clayoquot Sound.
Thanks so much – stay tuned for updates on this campaign!
For the wild,
Torrance Coste | Vancouver Island Campaigner
Wilderness Committee
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