Editor:
Re: Science project at LeLu Island raises questions (Tom Fletcher’s column published in Lakes District News‘ July 20 issue).
The Metlakatla First Nation does not have a benefit agreement signed with Pacific NorthWest LNG for the proposed Lelu Island project.
Unfortunately, factually incorrect information was published in several Black Press newspapers across the province, stating that “The Metlakatla, Kitselas, Kitsumkalum and Gitxaala bands have benefit agreements for the project.”
There is a term sheet signed that could lead to an impact benefit agreement in the future, but to state that a benefits agreement has been signed is simply not true.
Shaun Thomas
Metlakatla First Nation
