Unist'ot'en Camp
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Unist’ot’en Camp is located on the Wedzin Kwah (Morice River), near Houston, BC. Energy companies including Chevron and TransCanada are aiming to push fracked gas (LNG) pipelines through Unist’ot’en territory without their consent. The Unist’ot’en homestead is not a protest or a demonstration—the clan is occupying and using their traditional territory as they have for centuries. They are protecting and utilizing their hunting, trapping, fishing, and plant gathering territories to ensure that future generations will also have the opportunity to live close to the land. The Unist’ot’en have been blocking the pipeline right-of-way for the last 8 years, and have continued to expand their camp to include a traditional Wet’suwet’en pithouse, bunkhouse, permaculture garden, and greenhouse. They are completing construction of a new healing center, offering a space for community members to return to their traditional teachings and land-based wellness practices.
How you can directly support Unist'ot'en camp:
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Volunteer! Consider heading up to the camp now if you can. It is very beautiful on the Yintah (traditional territory) at all times of the year, and there is a comfortable heated bunkhouse to stay in as well as the Healing Centre for meals and leisure. Fill out the volunteer intake form here.
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Go to their page and donate directly to the camp.
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Send supplies - Check here for current needs at the camp. These are items you can mail or bring along if you are traveling to the camp.