Stop Site-C — Paddle for the Peace
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 July 2015 08:15
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This weekend folks from RAVEN— along with hundreds of British Columbians—are heading up to the 10th annual Paddle for the Peace. This July 11th, we're going to show our support for Treaty 8 First Nations who are going to court to stop the devastating Site-C dam.
The Peace Valley’s unique alluvial soils can provide food for more than a million people a year. Site-C would flood a swatch of rich farmland the size of Winnipeg at a time when California – the major breadbasket of North America – is drying up. The $10B cost of the dam will become a burden borne by generations to come. That's a lot of downsides for power we don’t need.*
Treaty 8 and RAVEN want to raise $50,000 at the Paddle this year! Every dollar raised provides access to justice for the First Nations communities as they prepare for their court date on July 20th.
David Williams and Pat Swift will be coming up to the Paddle and are also fundraising in support of Treaty 8. Here's why:
“For us this case is important because it really will define who we are as a country, especially after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It will define our relationship in an pretty obvious way with First Nations, and the land. Site C could be seen as a criminal act because it’s a theft: a theft of First Nations culture, a theft of what First Nations can do in terms of educating their own children on the land, about their culture, beliefs, and ways of life, and a theft of farmland— which is only going to become more important with climate change. It’s essential to stop this project.”
Can’t make it to the paddle? It’s ok! Here’s what you can do.
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Donate - simple and easy. Sponsor a paddler
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In this time of reconciliation, let's make sure Treaty 8 knows that there are hundreds and even thousands of people who will put energy and money on the line to honour the promises that were made.
Thank you for standing with us. In solidarity,
Susan Smitten & the RAVEN team
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