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Community support for anti-pipeline rally appreciated

We hope that the bridge we crossed on April 11 will be the first of many.
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Brandon Gabriel of the Kwantlen First Nation was one of the organizers of the march and rally against the plan to twin the Kinder Morgan pipeline, which runs through Langley. The event was held Saturday in Fort Langley.

Editor: We wish to thank the community of Fort Langley for supporting the “This Is Our Home” rally on April 11.

As Earth Day this week reminds us, environmental concerns cross all political, cultural, and demographic boundaries. We are united in our need for healthy environmental systems.

The hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds who participated in the march in Fort Langley two weeks ago demonstrated the type of unity we need if we are to stop bitumen pipelines, act on climate, and develop more sustainable communities.

Our thanks go to the number of businesses and groups that supported the event including the Kwantlen Nation, Seyem’ Qwantlen Business Group, PIPE UP Network, Kwantlen Student Association, Kwantlen Public Interest Research Group, Langley RCMP, Fort Langley Community Improvement Society, lelem’ Arts and Cultural Café, Otter Co-op, East Van Graphics, Solidarity Notes Choir, and Veggie Bob’s Growcery Café.

There are many more bridges to cross together as a community, before we will see a sustainable future for all of us. We hope that the bridge we crossed on April 11 will be the first of many.

Andhra Azevedo,

‘This is Our Home’ Rally Committee,

Fort  Langley