"The company and the Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board have given us little information. What we do know is that the health of our community is at stake," said Lubicon Chief Steve Nosky. In the wake of the disaster First Nations across Canada have expressed their solidarity with the people of Little Buffalo.

"We need immediate action and we are also calling for an independent investigation into this incident. We have a responsibility to protect Mother Earth and the traditional hunting and trapping territories of First Nations. This is a clear demonstration as to why we need plans in place to deal with future disasters," said Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo.

Dene National Chief Bill Erasmus stated: "The Dene have always been fearful of a possible break in a pipeline such as this. Therefore the Dene Nation will support the Lubicon Cree Nation and will continue to follow and monitor this environmental catastrophe."

"What this demonstrates is that oil pipelines will break and leak. Clearly this will add to the immense opposition from northern BC residents who agree that the risks of Enbridge's Northern Gateway Pipeline project are not worth sacrificing the environment or local communities," stated Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Chief David Luggi.