Keepers of the Water

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James Cameron Tar Sands Press Conference: First Nations speak out

First Nations leaders participated in a press conference following a tour of the Alberta tar sands by Avatar director James Cameron. Speakers included former chief George Poitras of the Mikisew Cree First Nation, National Chief Shawn Atleo of the Assembly of First Nations, Chief Lameman of the Beaver Lake Cree Nation, and Gerald Amos of the Coastal First Nations