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Fort Chip Looks Back on Conference in Fort McMurray

Posted by: Sheldon June 16, 2014 Comments Off on Fort Chip Looks Back on Conference in Fort McMurray
Fort Chip Looks Back on Conference in Fort McMurray
The 'As Long As The Rivers Flow' conference in Fort McMurray got a lot of attention, thanks in part to remarks from the Archbishop Desmond Tutu. But while headlines focused on the criticisms Tutu leveled at the oil industry in northern Alberta, there was plenty more to talk about in Fort McMurray May 31 - June 1.
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A Walk of Prayer, not Protest. The Final Healing Walk.

Posted by: Jonathan June 12, 2014 Comments Off on A Walk of Prayer, not Protest. The Final Healing Walk.
A Walk of Prayer, not Protest. The Final Healing Walk.
The fifth and final Healing Walk represents a milestone for local communities affected by Oilsands development. The final Healing Walk does not mean the problems faced have been solved, rather organizers say they have achieved the goals set out from...
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Northern Manitoba - An Unexpected Journey

Posted by: Michael Tyas June 10, 2014 Comments Off on Northern Manitoba - An Unexpected Journey
Northern Manitoba – An Unexpected Journey
Around 4 PM on Sunday afternoon, I was made aware that a space had opened up in a 5-day caravan of academics and activists leaving 9 AM on Monday. They were going to be touring hydro dam affected communities in Northern Manitoba...
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300 Scientists Reject Pipeline Report

Posted by: Jonathan June 5, 2014 Comments Off on 300 Scientists Reject Pipeline Report
300 Scientists Reject Pipeline Report
300 scientists have come forward about flaws in the recent report that recommends the approval of the Northern Gateway Pipeline, a project that would allow for a dramatic expansion of the Oilsands. In a time when scientist are being muzzled...
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Mining Rare Earths in NWT Might Become More Affordable, Less Polluting

Posted by: Michael Tyas June 5, 2014 Comments Off on Mining Rare Earths in NWT Might Become More Affordable, Less Polluting
Mining Rare Earths in NWT Might Become More Affordable, Less Polluting
A startup in Boston has discovered that "making the production of many widely used metals significantly cheaper and less polluting" is within our grasp. Infinium says it has discovered and is marketing the first of many products that might shake up the rare earth mining industry. This will have a positive effect on resource extraction growth in the Northwest Territories, one of the few regions in the world with viable rare earths reserves.
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Posted by: Michael Tyas June 2, 2014 Comments Off on
National Post columnist and 'Thinker' accuses South African Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a spiritual leader, of speaking from the heart. Slow clap.
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Peace Prize Winner and Arch Bishop in Fort McMurray

Posted by: Jonathan May 30, 2014 Comments Off on Peace Prize Winner and Arch Bishop in Fort McMurray
Peace Prize Winner and Arch Bishop in Fort McMurray
CBC Reports -Desmond Tutu to tour Fort McMurray oilsands development. The outspoken South African Anglican Archbishop and Peace Prize winner, Desmond Tutu, is currently in Fort McMurray for a two-day conference on aboriginal treaties and the oilsands. He is not the only...
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