Canada approved the Northern Gateway pipeline & tankers project in 2014, against the wishes of the majority of citizens and communities in B.C. Over 100 First Nations declared a ban on tar sands pipelines and tankers in their territories, and critical legal challenges were launched to stop the project.

An alliance of Indigenous Nations was forged between the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo X’ai x’ais, Gitxaala, Gitga’at, Nadleh Whut’en, Nak’azdli and Haida Nations. Based on the flawed Joint Review Panel findings, the successful court cases led to the cancelling of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and tankers project.

How the RAVEN community supported this victory

Communities across B.C. responded by hosting film screenings, musical events, and raising money online to support their fight. Businesses joined forces by donating proceeds during the “Week to End Enbridge”, while major donors provided matching funds to amplify grassroots action. Together with Sierra Club BC, RAVEN raised more than $600,000 for the legal challenges that ultimately quashed the pipeline approval and led to victory.