How To Stop An Oil And Gas Pipeline: The Unist'ot'en Camp Resistance | AJ+ Docs

[@Mr2cb3]

This an incredible story. Thank god there are still those who recognize how important the earth is

[@19bex85bball]

Pure respect for these people keep strong

[@amrit6252]

6 years on and the RCMP, federal and provincially government are raiding unceded Wet'suwet'en land right now for Coastal Gaslink. It's sickening, but there's a revolution in Canada and around the world. It's time to demand Indigenous rights be respected and Indigenous sovereignty to be upheld.

[@freewill2232]

I want to join the support.. I'm amerindian native from Trinidad love you guys

[@mindman1234]

okay. stop using your cellphone, vehicle, computers, etc. if you don't like oil. dont use oil products.

[@waynebayer3144]

@@mindman1234 and keep white people out you forgot that

[@_netscapenavigator]

Freda you're a strong woman and an example for your people. I salute what you stand for, and have stood against in the past.

[@redrow1000]

great job folks we in pictou county novascotia are fighting a battle with the pollution our local pulp mill is causing northern pulp ,i hope we can all stand strong like you folks and win our battle on pollution,we have a facebook group called clean up pictou county pulp mill ,we also had a problem with a place here called boat harbor it has been ruined by the run off from the mill,thank you for giving me some hope to keep on fighting

[@teddiesbe]

Hell NO !! Keep those greedy Corporates OUT !! It isn't their land !! Keep on fighting !!

[@thejuicemedia]

Stunning report, Frank Lopez & co - super inspiring. Thx for the upload AJPlus

[@terretulsiak]

But the indigenous people already said NO. What part of that don't they understand? It doesn't matter what they do in the future if the chiefs have already told them they are in violation if they proceed. They have already trespassed numerous times to even place the plastic ribbons.

[@HeavyArmsz]

These people are awesome and I completely agree with them.

[@hislaughingheart]

May you be blessed and supported in your endeavours, this government and these corporations need to be stopped.

[@KohalaIronWorksCase]

Even to tunnel under your Lands to install pipe lines...that is still dangerous. "Accidental Breaks" could pollute your sacred lands from the inside out. Just saying... I'm a Native Hawaiian dealing with a TMT (30 Meter Telescope) being put on our most sacred mountain "Mauna A Wakea" (Mauna Kea)...

[@DrNworbsKitsCats]

Great video, nice to see people standing up for the planet, our planet, the only one that can sustain us but is being stripped bare and poisoned by greed and stupidity.

[@Minerva7]

It's THEIR land. If they don't want this on their land...GOOD for them.

[@PinprickSociety]

That's what I'm talkin' 'bout!!! Tell it like it is, Lisa!

[@Minerva7]

Thanks, nice to know someone agrees with me once in a great while!

[@marcelgervais764]

they don't mind using the oil and gas to better there live they are nothing but eprocite

[@plungerliftcanada]

Except they do want it only a very small group that does not represent the band is against it...

[@maricrisr.]

We need water not pipeline!!!!

[@dwdeclare1965]

RIGHT ON! fight those canadian government/oil industry bullies. you guys are beautiful, man...just beautiful! so inspirational.

[@SamSitar]

allow the bully their choice and they will allow yours.

[@helpimarock66]

So the government, who owns only part of the land that they plan to build the pipeline on approves it, but the native chiefs who own the other part and have final say in the manner don't approve, and yet the pipeline is still building anyway? That goes beyond rude, that's fucking evil.

[@cwx8]

I believe it is not going forward, or at least thats what I got from the vid.

[@trliiv1842]

the elected first nation chiefs have all signed on. these people actually don't have a say in anything because they are not elected. it's like if the queen of England disagreed with something the Canadian government had decided.

[@waynebayer3144]

they dont own one piece ,thats false info get doing some research

[@6idangle]

this is awesome to watch but sad that it has even gotten to this point.

[@herooja]

Tyler Potts thank capitalism for where we are

[@ziptiesnbiasplies]

Stops the pipeline... drives a gas pot chevy.... hahaha.

[@johnalan4860]

Builds traditional aboriginal housing... drives nail with hammer :/

[@Kviryn]

Your knowledge of what the issue at hand is very minimal. We’re taking a stand on big Corp and government entities straight up confiscating land and forcing their into the area. I don’t know if you own a home or property but let’s just say you do. Hypothetically speaking Would you mind if someone used your place/property to clean porta potties? Probably not, because it would devalue your property and make it unliveable after and during. In 1997 the Supreme Court recognized our system and not the system that was implemented on us. Drives a GAS guzzling .truck is an irrelevant statement.

[@jackyd4375]

I support you guys whole heartily!

[@2967smile]

Settler Canadian here, just wanted to say thank you to all of the heroes who are utilizing their rights to prevent further destruction to our planet. You are all heroes and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Wet’suwet’en Nation (and all other people) that are working to stop the pipelines. Thank you for protecting our land, thank you for protecting our children, thank you for protecting the water and thank you for protecting all of the beings that live on our land. Thank you.

[@tuesdaygrey]

Freda Huson is a real leader thank you- support from Montreal.

[@davem3234]

Remember the Kalamazoo River in Michigan, USA. The Kalamazoo River oil spill occurred in July 2010 when a pipeline operated by Enbridge burst and flowed into Talmadge Creek, a tributary of the Kalamazoo River. A six-foot break in the pipeline resulted in the largest inland oil spill, and one of the costliest spills, in U.S. history. The pipeline carries diluted bitumen, a heavy crude oil from Canada's Athabasca oil sands to the United States. Following the spill, the volatile hydrocarbon diluents evaporated, leaving the heavier bitumen to sink in the water column. Thirty-five miles of the Kalamazoo River were closed for cleanup until June 2012, when portions of the river were re-opened. On March 14, 2013 the Environmental Protection Agency ordered Enbridge to return to dredge portions of the river to remove submerged oil and oil-contaminated sediment. Enbridge doesn't know how to finish.

[@peterpotpie]

Thank you for standing up against the corruption. I wish more of us had this kind of courage.

[@Westventures]

More then a 100% behind what you are doing , I am a photographer and was a big game guide in the Far North of BC but have seen so many problems with what the corporations are doing to the land sad to see governments and corporation doing what is against the peoples will ..

[@gq-cw6xi]

Big game hunter killing only the best animals for money... Yet you protest a pipeline

[@canadianmonte]

You folks are absolutely wonderful!!! Thank you so much for fighting the good fight! You make my heart smile that some one has the ability to say "NO!" to the corporate bullies. I hope you win this fight peacefully.

[@canadianmonte]

What the hell are you talking about?!

[@doggabone]

***** The oil & gas (and coal) industries have worked in collusion with governments to suppress alternatives to their highly destructive resource development; to keep the citizenry beholden to them. The industrial advances they've provided will come to naught if they don't shift their course. Would you be smiling if there were no forests, no clean water, no fresh air, no wildlife or natural vistas? Of course not. We can't keep spending those resources forever. The energy industries don't provide food or clothing. At best, they provide a paycheque. They supply a means, but not the only means, to an end. Polyester, rayon, and spandex (and other oil based textiles) aren't essential. Plastics certainly have many uses, but they can be replaced in many instances and there are other ways to produce them where they can't, from renewable and earth-friendly sources. The oil & gas industries have not produced anything fundamental to the improvement of the human condition that fundamentally has to be produced by oil & gas consumption - at one time, it was the easiest resource to develop at a massive scale. As the resources become more scarce, we're seeing much about the industry that is fundamentally harmful to the human condition. There are other, equally viable industries that oil & gas can move into if the industry leaders are intelligent about it. Or other entrepreneurs can fill the void. That the industries feel the need to literally and figuratively bulldoze over the lands of indigenous peoples, as well as the rights and civil liberties of all of us, is telling. The world is slowly but inexorably moving in a new direction - or else! - and it's time for industry to lead the way, instead of following the dinosaurs. It doesn't even really take much of a change of course, but more of a shifting of the paths we take. And I say this knowing that I am surrounded by the products and benefits of the oil & gas industries. But the wheels of industry keep turning, bringing new innovations, standards, and ethics with each turn, and it's time for another revolution.

[@canadianmonte]

Ya....and why haven't they moved passed diesel yet?

[@canadianmonte]

Diesel vehicles could be running on hydrogen engines. Plenty of power there.

[@canadianmonte]

Sure . What you said.

[@johnabdurrahman3368]

Masha'Allah, May Allah support them.

[@0Joshua026]

I really hope they stop those pipelines, specially the ones close to water sources you need to preserve 'em not destroy ' em.

[@marine102192]

Cute, this will not stop a pipeline clearing crew

[@astud10101]

A badass statement by Freda @7:47 onward. Left the oil & gas rep speechless.

[@robinaggus5050]

If they were serious about returning to the old ways they would return the chainsaw and use a stone axe.

[@atomicfriendo]

and the healthcare, welfare, and their brand new Ford pickups

[@ellacalifornia2349]

Robin Aggus are you content with your toxic life?

[@waynebayer3144]

annd get rid of the white supremeces

[@waynebayer3144]

@@atomicfriendo and get rid of like people like you from ourlands

[@atomicfriendo]

@@waynebayer3144 Lol People like you live off my taxes. Maybe get a life.

[@erichimes5042]

Just as a heads-up here: if anyone is planning on supporting these guys, make sure to practice adequate security culture. I'm likely on a watchlist for incriminating opinions that I've foolishly posted on the net.The Canadian government is targeting activists in both well-known and illicit ways, and will likely stop at nothing to quell resistance regarding future energy and infrastructure projects. Remember what you're fighting for, you don't want to be put in a jail cell for some rant you posted on the internet a few years ago. Stay noided.

[@RedNeckRed647]

+Eric Himes what is noided?

[@GalaxyGal-]

I’m American, and American politicians don’t give a shit about Canada....yet.

[@thebirdmen7698]

Reported to the war room.

[@markwaderogers]

As a man of New Zealand and Samoan parents. Born in Canada and proud of it. I see that there is only one connected people that are doing such things on a global scale to fight the destruction of our planet in the name of the all mighty dollar; the indigenous people of the world.

[@garrettnielsen9562]

The chainsaw utilized in creation of the "blockade" depends on pipeline construction. As well as all of their vehicles...

[@nomorefossilfuelinfrastruc5567]

You need clean water, air, land and food for you and your family to live long, healthy lives too, don't be a scumbag settler thief. Respect Indigenous Sovereignty or go back to Europe. Arent you jealous? You know our Western governments would never let us live a simple life, connected to the land- don't rob Indigenous people of their birthright. Don't be a jealous, racist POS settler thief!

[@dontmakelemonade]

These people are awesome.

[@TheBeth1972]

Such an inspiration . So many forget we share this wonderful earth with all that resides on her we dont own it . We take more than we need dont think twice about the destruction we leave behind. Our mother is sick thank the Gods and Goddess there are still real guardians protecting our beautiful mother . Blessings be upon you all x

[@RenStarFilm]

Please i hope more people over the world support the Unist'ot'en clan of the Wet’suwet’en nation...

[@wendyhenry2758]

Impressive. Better to stop it before it begins, rather than face lawsuits and reparations after, like the Navajo Nation and Shiprock.

[@blairesbuffalo]

I fully support the resistance, keep up the awesome work....love it!

[@myurenj4469]

As a Canadian, I am deeply ashamed by the behaviour of our elected officials. All this talk of climate change in Paris yet we are ready to destroy our beautiful resources for some dollars. I'm going to cancel my vacation this year. I hope I can visit these sites and offer my support.

[@carlmaher6667]

You folks at al jazeera are wonderful highlighting the techniques which if employed in the country of your owner would see you visiting the torture cells. Fabulous stuff folks, hypocricy and slime here for all!

[@benmorr4824]

Warriors dont take there kids to battle..and for your worried about the salmon..STOP OVER FISHING!!!

[@ryanb4007]

Bet that fuel in that chainsaw was at one point in a pipline just saying

[@Ugrasrava]

Makes me happy to see people fighting for the land. Keep on keepin' on, and I wish you the best of luck.

[@aliwood6216]

beautiful rivers, beautiful trees, beautiful mountains, I guess living there in that amazing nature, you must become more and more convinced to make a stand and commit to protect it.... becomes more than a theoretical argument. Thanks, moving and inspiring

[@1961casey]

A few chiefs from the wet'suwe'ten tribes disagreed with the majority of their band members and cannot get enough tribesmen to join them. So they go to outsiders to form a protest group.

[@ShellHawksNest]

The bottom line is these are their tribal lands, and no one has the right to come in and build anything on them without permission. I don't know about Canadian laws, but as far as I know, in the U.S., tribal lands do not belong to our Federal government. They belong to the tribe and are in effect, a country within a country. I hope they continue to fight and get support from around the world.

[@grindcoreninja6527]

"Equipment will be confiscated if you guys return...okay?" Hell fucking yes

[@larrybreyer]

We should let these folks go back to the stone age they are so nostalgic for.

[@19tuck68]

Good for the Unist'ot'en clan of the Wet'suwet'en nation for standing their ground, no means no!

[@SamSitar]

objecting to privately made decisions is wrong.

[@mattbishop5023]

Heartbreaking watching this in 2019

[@wchick]

I have so much respect for the Wet'suwet'en nation and especially for the people at Unist'ot'en camp. Don't give up this fight, it's worth it. Corporations, the BC government, and the federal government of Canada need to be taught that they can't just ignore our laws when it's inconvenient for them. Building a pipeline on your territory without your consent is clearly illegal, and if they can never get your consent, well then too bad, so sad, maybe you shouldn't have assumed it would be okay? Maybe they'll lose millions of dollars on wasted construction, but c'mon, they're swimming in money, and sometimes risks don't pan out the way you hope.

[@RodWagnerProudLiberal]

No Trespassing! Besides, the Keystone Pipeline will only provide about 35 jobs once it's finished. The only people to benefit will be the Koch Brothers.

[@dreadpiratexx]

I wish I could like this 1000000 times

[@Kesler1709]

NEVER give up!

[@power2change]

thank you beautiful people, can we send you our gift for gratitude?

[@exploringislivinglife9532]

How do u get power ? Do u own a car /truck?

[@atcred3]

DO YOU PAY TAXES ON THAT LAND?....I DIDNT THINK SO.....GET YOUR WALMART APPLICATIONS READY FOLKS....YOU CAN NOT STOP BIG GAS AND BIG OIL....PERIOD!

[@saxonberserker2087]

IM REALLY GLAD ITS ABOUT TIME WE SAY NO!

[@MkBl-ll5zp]

Knight Fighter Pro. Say also NO to the WELFARE CHEQUES you keep receiving every month!

[@51spook70]

I Gasper Jack Approve this action and protection of territorial lands of the Wet`suwet`en and the acions taken by blockaders, good job.

[@krukpolny8505]

Open Oil Pipelines from Canada to USA. You Tube.

[@dennissmith3201]

to hell with any pipe line

[@PrimeGodist]

Your land has been raped for centuries, and it's so heartening to see that you've kept your strength, and that you keep fighting against the occupying power. You are an inspiration to all others fighting against the violent actions of the international mega corporations.

[@meathena]

So what happens now? It sounds like the pipeline is being built anyway - did I misunderstand that? What can we do to stop it? How do we help?

[@nedludd4675]

Fight back in any way you can. Support people like this with food, shelter, necessities, anything that could help. Raise awareness in your community, join or start projects that aim to defend the landbase you inhabit. If you're fine with a potential prison sentence or the possibility of harm, engage in direct action that goes beyond symbolic protest. The time for talk is over, as far as I'm concerned. In the end, it's all up to what you choose to do with your time.

[@PlagueFriend]

Ned Ludd I was hoping the OP might respond with specifics regarding this particular case, but general ideas about civil disobedience are ok too. AJ+ are there any updates?

[@PaulKentSkates]

You stop driving your car and buying plastics. :)

[@meathena]

Paul Kent not helpful, and not as clever as you wanted it to be since you wrote it on something containing plastics that was shipped in fossil fuel burning vehicles.

[@PaulKentSkates]

On the contrary, I fully realized that.

[@w0lfy763]

Is there a petition to this issue?

[@taradeleeuw2344]

Extremely powerful woman ,something to admire when truth tellers hold the line

[@khadijagwen]

So, what is the location of this?

[@taradeleeuw2344]

Who can Bragg about such talent

[@jonetherington2240]

Awesome people. I love the way they do it right too and not all violent.

[@NapalmOrange]

Money from oil can’t buy back Earth.

[@kazuza9]

Stay strong and stick together

[@fite-4-ever876]

Solidarity my native brothers and sisters

[@timmmcguire]

There are good people on both sides. The systems (capitalism and unsustainable exploitation of natural resources with externalized costs, pollution) people are forced to work within are what is bad and what makes good people do bad things. Change the systems.

[@MrThenry1988]

They need the fuel to go and block fuel.

[@Gabagool93]

They are victims of the system that has been built... we all our

[@huebdoo]

Without a doubt the first nations have a point ... there is no treaty for their ancestral lands the oil and gas companies have no right to go onto their land and survey or do any such actions. I grew up next to a reservation on the BC coast and I am so happy to see the First Nations peoples step up after the generations lost from Residential schools and loss of cultural idenity. That being said ... Canada's social framework and systems rely on revenues from taxation of industries like natural gas and oil. Canada needs to refine at home (rather than exporting bitumen). We need as a people need to find a way of getting resources exported safely while respecting land owners rights. Many of the Eco side haven't given alternative ideas of how to export and saying "no" to LNG or Oil isn't in the realm of reality and real solutions are needed.

[@garyhenderson7334]

I Live in Utah USA and I think it is safe to say that the oil companies have no concern for the land. Despite their "commitment to the environment" we have had oil in both the Green and San Juan rivers this year. The technology for extraction has far outpaced the technology for cleanup. In the United states, there have been a number of communities that have just had to be abandoned as a result of accidents. I'm looking at you Bayou Corne. I can't imagine what we've done in Africa. I suggest that if you want your children to be able to live on their ancestral land, don't let up for a second.

[@kipwilliam5593]

Stand strong; most Canadians support your struggle. Not worth selling your soul for a few dollars because your land is beautiful, it is part of your culture.

[@mindman1234]

not really.. most canadians support pipelines. the uneducated retards support these people.

[@emorag]

It's horrible and sad. My heart is with them. Sovereignty must be respected.

[@dwaynejohnson776]

How do you get time off work to do this?

[@silvesterweber2879]

nepali hercules how can these people have welfare While they own trillions of money in recourses . Billions of trillions of gold fresh water gold diamonds mines coal mines All these resources where stolen by the greedy queen and her family . The canadian government still owes these people over 2 trillion dollars that they never cant pay .

[@AlexO-sx6ff]

They actually hunt for their food.

[@wrarmatei]

Dwayne has stumbled onto the tragedy of debt and being a paycheque or two away from homelessness. Neoliberal capitalism makes it difficult for people to engage in political action for fear of job-dismissal, becoming homeless or falling deeper into debt. Welcome to settler society. No wonder indigenous peoples resisted joining it since day one.

[@gq-cw6xi]

They dont work

[@waynebayer3144]

@@silvesterweber2879 the government cant pay thats why the increase to legislate stealing our lands CANADA IS BROKE and using our money

[@mirekchance]

fine no pipelines less in social spending for those whom oppose it, how about that?

[@aaronfreeland5864]

NOW OR NEVER

[@bookreaderson]

What if the Power goes out or ther gas generators run out. Then all ther food is rotten

[@terryashton9213]

Greatest Prime Minister has to be anonymous to post his vitriol BS. Our Natives have had just about everything taken away from them, but you won't take away their Pride or their Land. I liked listening to that Blonde haired Women trying to BS Freda, Anyway, that Native Women is a well educated Women in the Ways of the Land, her People and such. She is Gentle and Soft Spoken, but I wouldn't want to be on her wrong side. "We're going to do this and we're that for you'. Pure Bull Shite and it wasn't being taken in. There is no way in Hell that these people are going to cave into these lies. They have learned and will not allow History to repeat itself. BTW, that open fire Salmon looked so good. I would join you any day for supper and then fight for your cause along side of you.

[@bradjohnson5323]

Al Jazeera, based in Qatar, major exporter of oil. I am sure that is just a coincidence.

[@khizr313]

+Brad Johnson By that logic: KZbin, based in the US, major exporter of war?

[@bradjohnson5323]

KZbin is a place content is placed, AJ is producing content, not the same thing. Do you really think that what is politically and economically good for Qatar does not play a significant role in the editorial decisions of AJ? Canadian oil sands are a threat to the economy of Qatar, they want to sell their own oil and not have to compete with Canadian oil.

[@thisishowwegrow]

Wine'em Dine'em Pipeline'em!

[@BestBuddies.]

I am proud to say I am born and raised in this great province of B.C. I back this movement 100 percent stop ruining our beautiful land. BC is a one of a kind area unlike most places in the world let keep it this way and kick these money greedy corporate idiots out!

[@axelgrz]

Blessings to you all! Sending support.

[@sirjamesgray]

solidarity with all those who resist imperialism!

[@aleppo51]

It is their land (property) after all. Here in Oregon, many landowners in the SW part of the state have been resisting the eminent domain confiscation of their land on behalf of private corporations in order to build energy grids to California. They formed a group, the Pitchfork Rebellion to fight for their land, using civil legal and non violent means. For their pains, they were labeled "terrorists" by the Feds. I would ask all the scoffers against these people, just who are the looters?

[@dianaarif8157]

We the real Muslims of the world r wiv u decent folks

[@remoney]

Good for them!!!

[@seanmacdonald9808]

these people are breaking the law

[@IbishuCovet]

...?

[@Erich2142]

21st century vs stone age.

[@jasmines.6325]

you cant eat money

[@charliesmith5545]

@@jasmines.6325 please explain that to me....I eat fine and have clean water and food and I work in industry and make " money"

[@waynebayer3144]

@@charliesmith5545 and a proud white racist living on our land

[@taradeleeuw2344]

Right on

[@bellgab]

I live on the Swinomish reservation in Washington state. It would help your cause if you gave us some better information as to where you are located in terms that make sense to people not from your locale.

[@zawadizawadi]

unistotencamp.com/ - information there.

[@gillianhawkins981]

I hope with all my heart you win this fight.

[@sowianskizonierz2693]

I like how everyone seems okay with these guys carrying guns and threatening people. But if any other protest group brings guns they freak out

[@MiniGamePainter]

In america, we would have just moved the native Americans again. Keep up the fight!! I am glad you have some kind of say.

[@mynameislove7605]

MiniGamePainter And look what is happening now in North Dakota..

[@appletree8441]

The French and British were nicer than native Warrier were to each other. Native would kill their enemy and take what they wanted. Now the price to be paid will be endless. Life sucks for most of the people in the world at some point.

[@speshiled220]

notice the caveat on the sign, talking about the pipeline bringing "real jobs" this has been shown to be false as a pipeline creates about 75 permanent jobs, not the hundreds they are claiming.

[@Walkritee]

Can you put me in contact with these people? I am Mohawk Indian and I want to help

[@thewitchdoctor4398]

Protectors of the land.