Coastal First Nations stand firm against Alberta premier’s oil pipeline proposal

Oct 02, 2025

A group of First Nations along the coast of British Columbia has been swift to condemn an Alberta led pipeline project that would run through their territories.

Marilyn Slett, president of Coastal First Nations – Great Bear Initiative, and elected chief of the Heiltsuk Nation, issued a statement in response to Premier Danielle Smith’s announcement today of Alberta as the proponent to push a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the BC northwest coast.

“As the Rights and Title holders of BC’s North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii, we must inform Premier Smith once again that there is no support from Coastal First Nations for a pipeline and oil tankers project in our coastal waters,” said Slett in a news release.

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