Gorilla Radio blog: Never Mine Clayoquot: A Fandora Mining Forum

Monday, January 20, 2014

Never Mine Clayoquot: A Fandora Mining Forum

by FOCS

In July 2013 the BC government issued a mine exploration permit to Imperial Metals in Tranquil Valley in Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations territory.

The potential mine site is perched near the edge of Vancouver Island’s largest stretch of intact old-growth rainforest.

Tuesday, 21 January, Runs 7-9pm, Doors 6:30

Human & Social Development Building, Room A240, UVIC

The event is open to everyone; Visit the Facebook page for more details or to RSVP

Mine development in Tranquil Valley would impact the spiritual and cultural importance the valley holds for the Tla-o-qui-aht, and threaten the band’s sustainable development plans for the region (including ecotourism and salmon restoration).

Wilderness Committee, Social Environmental Alliance, and Friends of Clayoquot Sound invite you to come learn about the current Fandora gold mine proposal. The event will highlight:

the current status of mine development,

the effort to stop this short-sighted proposal

other perspectives on the social and environmental impacts of mining in BC and beyond.

And...

Peaceful Direct Action workshop

Enbridge, Northern Gateway, Kinder Morgan, Catface and Fandora: project names for big industry, or platforms for challenging injustice and reclaiming our democracy? Join FOCS campaigner Emery Hartley for a workshop on social struggles and Peaceful Direct Action.