Robert Kennedy Jr. Calls for Protection of Manitoba's Boreal Forests |
15 July 04 |
The July 15, 2004 issue of the Winnipeg Free Press includes two articles featuring Robert Kennedy Jr., Senior Attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council and son of Senator Robert Kennedy.Mr. Kennedy, a long-time advocate for the environment, is interviewed by Alexandra Paul ('Kennedy Calls for Halt to Hydro Dam Projects - Robert Jr. Urges Protection of Manitoba's Forests') about his recent visit to two First Nation communities in northern Manitoba and his interest in promoting the protection of Manitoba's spectacular boreal forests. "Aboriginal people and other people who live close to the land recognize that there are other values in the wilderness that can't be measured in money," he said. An opinion piece authored by Mr. Kennedy appears in the same edition of the Free Press ('Hydro is Breaking Our Hearts'). Mr. Kennedy offers his perspective on the ongoing damage caused by past Hydro developments, and the need for First Nations to have the authority to make decisions about their traditional lands. Download the July 15, 2004 Winnipeg Free Press article Download the July 15, 2004 Winnipeg Free Press editorial column Visit the Natural Resources Defense Council 'Heart of the Boreal' BioGem web site Visit the Poplar River First Nation web site Source: Winnipeg Free Press
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