An access road that has been blockaded by protesters since Sunday has now been cleared to bring water and other supplies to over 500 pipeline workers.

After the elected leaders of the Haisla nation as well as 20 councils signed on for the pipeline, we are seeing a struggle between those who wish for careers and jobs and those who want to protect the land. 

“We empathize with the community, unfortunately, most first nations communities do endure those types of disagreements when it comes to leadership,” said Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Crystal Smith back in 2020.

Smith has been supportive of the pipeline and what it can do for the community for years.

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The pipeline is set to create a massive amount of new, good-paying careers, as it sends liquid natural gas to Kitimat where it will be processed and sent to Asian markets.