Contract Awarded for Third Party Review of Alton Gas Project

Press Releases

April 30, 2015

The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs member to the Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) has recently awarded Conestoga-Rovers & Associates the contract to conduct a Third Party Review of the Alton Natural Gas LP Brine Storage and Discharge Facility.

During this Review, Conestoga-Rovers & Associates will examine existing data and evaluate the scientific and technical information. The purpose of this Third Party Review is to inform the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia, in their consultation with the Province of Nova Scotia, about potential impacts and risks associated with the project on the Shubenacadie River, specifically on fish and fish habitat.

“We have concerns about the potential impacts to the environment and Mi’kmaq Treaty Rights and Title,” said Chief Paul Prosper, Assembly Lead Chief on Energy. “It’s important that the science is looked at and thoroughly examined by environmental experts to ensure that all aspects are being considered.”

The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia continue to exercise traditional practices of hunting, fishing, and stewardship of the resources and environment in the area of the proposed Alton Gas project and it is important to the

Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs and KMKNO that any development will not change or impact that.

Conestoga-Rovers & Associates is a global leader in engineering, environmental and construction services and is well-equipped with the technical expertise to conduct this study and review.

The Kwilmu’kw Maw- klusuaqn Negotiation Office/Mi’kmaq Rights Initiative works on behalf of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs in the negotiations and consultations between the Mi’kmaq of Nova

Scotia, the Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada. KMKNO was developed by the Mi’kmaq, for the Mi’kmaq. The purpose of these negotiations and consultations is to implement our Aboriginal and Treaty Rights from the Treaties signed by our ancestors in the 1700’s. For further information visit our website at www.mikmaqrights.com.

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For more information contact:

Crystal Dorey
Communications Officer
Mi’kmaq Rights Initiative
Phone: (902) 843-3880
Cell: (902) 957-0549
E-mail: crystaldorey@mikmaqrights.com

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