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By Alessia Passafiume For some First Nations leaders, the prospect of conflict with provincial and federal governments over plans to send another pipeline to the B.C. coast brings back vivid memories of years past. For many First Nations youth, it’s a whole new call to action. “My ancestors \u2014 all the ancestors of every First Nations person here in what is now called British Columbia \u2014 have stories about our people having to stand on the front lines, rain or shine,” said Katisha Paul, the youth representative for the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and co-chair for the United Nations’ Global Indigenous Youth Caucus. “It’s our responsibility to continue on this journey.” Longtime Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip has been around for many of those acts… <\/p>\n

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By Alessia Passafiume For some First Nations leaders, the prospect of conflict with provincial and federal governments over plans to send another pipeline to the B.C. coast brings back vivid memories of years past. For many First Nations youth, it’s a whole new call to action. “My ancestors \u2014 all the ancestors of every First Nations person here in what is now called British Columbia \u2014 have stories about our people having to stand on the front lines, rain or shine,” said Katisha Paul, the youth representative for the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and co-chair for the United Nations’ Global Indigenous Youth Caucus. “It’s our responsibility to continue on this journey.” Longtime Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip has been around for many of those acts... <\/p>\n

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