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First Nations get their say on proposed Energy East pipeline

THUNDER BAY -- First Nations throughout the Northwest are letting their voices be heard this week, during the National Energy Board's latest consultations on the proposed Energy East pipeline.

THUNDER BAY -- First Nations throughout the Northwest are letting their voices be heard this week, during the National Energy Board's latest consultations on the proposed Energy East pipeline.

The project would see a natural gas pipeline converted to carry crude oil from Alberta to the East coast. The NEB is in Thunder Bay until Thursday, to listen to oral histories and traditional evidence from members of various First Nations.

Chief Earl Klyne from the Seine River First Nation near Fort Frances gave a presentation on his concerns over the project. Klyne said although he is against the project, he believes the First Nations' voice is starting to be heard.

The consultations are taking place at the Airlane Hotel. Representatives from the NEB were not available for an on-site interview.





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