TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 09/19/12 — On Wednesday, September 19, “Captain Canada” Scott Niedermayer will join WWF and Coastal First Nations to announce a new group of Canadians for the Great Bear. Including world-renowned economist Jeff Rubin and other prominent cultural icons and leading thinkers, these individuals reflect an increasingly diverse and mainstream Canadian movement to protect the future of Canada–s Great Bear region and speak out about the risks of the proposed Northern Gateway Project.
About Canadians for the Great Bear
Canadians for the Great Bear are a group of Canadians representing a range of backgrounds and expertise, who have joined forces to call for a sustainable future for Canada–s unique Great Bear region. The group raises expert concerns about the risks of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline to Canadian values, jobs, and the environment. Backed by WWF-Canada and B.C.–s Coastal First Nations, Canadians for the Great Bear are calling for an energy strategy that respects nature, reflects Canadian values and works for all Canadians.
About Coastal First Nations
The Coastal First Nations is an alliance of First Nations that includes the Wuikinuxv, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo/Xaixais, Nuxalk, Gitga–at, Haisla, Metlakatla, Old Massett, Skidegate, and Council of the Haida Nation with approximately 20,000 members that are working together to develop a sustainable economy.
About WWF
WWF is creating solutions to the most serious conservation challenges facing our planet, helping people and nature thrive.
Contacts:
WWF-Canada
Riannon John
416-347-1894
WWF-Canada
Jo Anne Walton
604-787-3103
Coastal First Nations
Bess Brown
604-696-9889