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Coastal GasLink
Q2 2021 EDITION
IN THIS ISSUE
Ancient Haisla Fish Weirs p1
Connector
Meet the Prime p2
Joy, sorrow, and hope p3
Fire safety p4
In your community p4
Unearthing ancient fish weirs in the heart of
Haisla Traditional Territory
As the frigid waters of Minette Bay lap experienced when she first learned of
against the sandy shoreline, a piece of the archaeological find.
wood dug deep within the waterbed
slowly starts to reveal itself. The bay, “Just chills and I just wanted to cry. You
nestled between Kitimat and the know our ancestors have been here for We have been here for
thousands of years and in such a harsh
Indigenous community of Kitamaat
climate in this part of Canada. And here
thousands of years and
Village, is located in the western region
of northern British Columbia. The they are and they’re doing what they this just proves everything
body of water is part of the Traditional need to do to be able to provide for that we’ve been saying
themselves, for their family, for their
Territory of the Haisla Nation, who have
community.”
all along.” — Elaine Ross,
inhabited the area for thousands of
years. Haisla Nation member
Our very own CMCLs get up close to
the archaeological find
At the Start of 2021, Elaine Ross and
Harry Bodewitz were invited to the
archaeological site by the Haisla Nation.
Minette Bay, the site of the ancient fish weir Ancient Fish Weirs poke out of the waters of “To stand on the lands where the
discovery Minette Bay discovery was found and listen about
the discoveries and the importance
it has for members of the Haisla
Tangible proof of Haisla’s rich ancestral Celebrating traditional ways of fish Nation. It speaks to the past, those
history was found last year during harvesting that came before us and harvested
work for a Marine Habitat offset the resources of the water and land…
It became clear that the wood pieces
program that is part of a larger LNG it was powerful,” shares Harry, a CMCL
along Minette Bay were part of a
Canada project in the area. During Coordinator.
larger structure traditionally used
the program’s development, pieces
by Indigenous people in the area. “It empowers and it gives strength to
of wood began to appear that were
Further excavation uncovered that the our language program. We [Haisla]
distinct from the common driftwood in
structures were fish weirs, traditionally are one of the many nations where
the area. The difference was apparent
used by Indigenous groups in the our Elders are passing on quickly
by the way the wood protruded
area to capture Oolichan and Sockeye and we still haven’t got a full grasp
vertically out of the water and the
salmon. on the language. It gives incredible
proximity to other identical wood
pieces. power to people like mine, to share
Fish weirs are typically constructed of
this knowledge of our people and
rock, wood, and reed in a ‘V’ or circular
Elaine Ross, a proud Haisla Nation the history of who we were,” Elaine
shape. It is pointed upstream or located
member and a Construction Monitor exclaimed.
in intertidal zones to capture fish as
and Community Liaison (CMCL)
they swim the waterways. This method
Advisor on the Coastal GasLink Project,
of fish harvesting has been used by
recounts the visceral reaction she
Haisla for at least 1,800 years!
Coastal GasLink Connector Q2 2021 — 1
Meet our Prime Contractors: Ledcor-Haisla
Limited Partnership (LHLP)
Ledcor has established with Haisla
Nation and our Italian Partner, SICIM,
we offer a high level of experience
gained both locally and from all over
the world, bringing together technical
Building Section 8 through experience and local knowledge to
the Coastal Mountains will complete a project with this level of
leave a legacy of excellence complexity and unique construction
challenges.
in construction.
The partnership between Ledcor and Dan Tobin, Vice President, Ledcor-Haisla
Ledcor-Haisla Limited Partnership
Haisla Nation established the Ledcor- Limited Partnership
(LHLP) joined the Coastal GasLink
Haisla Limited Partnership (LHLP)
project in May 2021 to lead construction
10 years ago to execute projects
work on the west portion of Section 8, from all others. Some of the technical
in the Kitimat region. Through this
while Macro Spiecapag Joint Venture challenges include extremely rugged
partnership, we have worked together
(MSJV) continues to focus on the east access to construct and grade the
on many successful initiatives while
portion of Section 8. project route through the mountain
providing training and development
opportunities to the community. range. There are many steep slope
In a powerful blessing ceremony
sections here that will require unique
from Haisla Hereditary Chiefs Jassee
What excites you about being installation procedures.
Sammy Robinson and Jake Duncan, involved in the Coastal GasLink
the significance of the partnership was Project? What’s your process in ensuring
underscored by the common goals of local and Indigenous businesses are
Ledcor and the Haisla Nation. Both LHLP This is a once in a lifetime project connected to opportunities on the
and Coastal Gaslink are committed in terms of pipeline construction project?
to creating and maintaining strong in Canada. The scale and technical
challenges of this work will build a Ledcor-Haisla Limited Partnership is
relationships and providing skills proud of the work we have done in the
training, employment and contracting career foundation for all those who are
fortunate enough to participate in it. region for the last 10 years to provide
opportunities for Indigenous and local opportunities to other Indigenous
community members. We are proud to support TC Energy on
such an exciting project. communities and local businesses. As
part of our procurement process, we
How important is safety and the are reaching out to other Indigenous-
environment to your company? owned businesses and all qualified
Safety is a core value for Ledcor and local businesses to evaluate interest in
Watch the blessing ceremony our partners – it’s at the forefront of working on the project.
to welcome Ledcor-Haisla everything that we do. In Ledcor’s Learn more about our prime
Limited Partnership to the Health, Safety and Environmental contractors, and contracting and
Coastal GasLink team Protection (HS&E) program, every employment opportunities.
person is responsible and accountable
for safety and the environment – from
We recently caught up with Dan Tobin, senior management to the individual Summer construction updates
Vice President, Ledcor-Haisla Limited worker. There is no job or piece of work As we gear up for one of our most
Partnership to learn more about their so important that it cannot be done important construction seasons,
role with the Coastal GasLink Project. safely and with the utmost care for the we are committed to keeping you
environment. updated on the various activities
Tell us about your company and the
experience you have working on You will be managing construction occurring across the 670 km project
major projects like Coastal GasLink? through the Coastal Mountains. route.
Ledcor is one of Canada’s largest What are some interesting insights
Sign up today for our monthly
about this work?
construction contractors. We have been construction updates.
building pipelines in Western Canada The topography and geography of
for over 40 years. With the partnerships Section 8 is what sets this project apart
2 — Q2 2021 Coastal GasLink Connector
Joy, sorrow, and hope on the longest day of
the year
As part of National Indigenous I don’t know how people move
People’s Day, Sarah Dickie, a member beyond it, but if that trauma could be
of the Fort Nelson First Nation likened to the crushing weight of ice
and Coastal GasLink’s Indigenous floes breaking and jamming against
Engagement Lead shared this powerful downstream bridges: bridges with
story. Coastal GasLink is honoured to strong foundations stand, river banks
elevate her story and the voices of our move, and silt fertilizes new ground for
Indigenous team members. spring growth. Maybe some poorly built
A drum dance as the sun sets in the horizon. foundations shift or break. Maybe some
Indigenous People’s Day falls on the Photographed by my cousin, Ryan Dickie.
things will break or change in Canada,
summer solstice, the longest day of the too. Maybe there will be growth in new
year. In Fort Nelson, the sun is up by with bags of dried moose meat, areas.
4:00 am, down near 11:00 pm and it rendered moose fat, and everyone
only barely gets dark. feasts. All ages stay up late to enjoy the But it is Indigenous People’s Day. The
festivities because 10:00pm isn’t late or sun is shining, the river is clear and
I’ve always found it to be a happy, we can see a long ways away. Let’s
past anyone’s bedtime – the sun is still
hopeful day full of promise. It’s dream of a better, more inclusive and
shining!
usually a day when the town, urban respectful future. If only we could shake
Indigenous organizations, and Nation The winter solstice is the opposite, the hands and share food, watch some
come together to organize an opening sun may crest the horizon by 11:00am hand-games, and join a drum dance
event, hand-games exhibitions or and be fully out of sight by 4:00pm. circle, too.
tournaments, and everyone is shaking With the rivers frozen, traditional river
hands and visiting each other. boat travel is impossible, so in addition
to being dark and cold, it can be lonely
One year, Fort Nelson First Nation had
too.
guest drummers from Northern Alberta
join our hand-games tournament – The stories of family attending the St.
they were the best drum dances ever. I Henry’s, Lower Post, and Kamloops
carried my niece through a few songs; residential schools were always
she’s now a fully-fledged teenager horrible, but the recent discoveries of
who’s taller than me! unmarked gravesites at these places
Here’s my favourite picture with my auntie
was a truly dark time for a lot of people
At this time of the year, berries aren’t Kathi on the right and my late grandmother
– mentally, spiritually, emotionally and Adeline in the middle
quite ripe yet, but people pull out
even physically.
carefully hoarded frozen berries along
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Our team at 7 Mile Lodge spent National Indigenous Peoples Day learning and listening. Hereditary Chief Helen Michelle
from the Skin Tyee First Nation delivered a moving speech. Together with her daughter, Destiney, a Community Workforce
Accommodation Advisor, they also shared traditional knowledge on plants and berries.
Coastal GasLink Connector Q2 2021 — 3
Let’s be fire safe
At Coastal Gaslink, safety Part of our commitment to building Ultimately, all of us have a role to play
an extraordinary legacy is to work to prevent fires from happening. Here
is our number one priority. together with local communities along are a few key things we can all do to be
With wildfire season upon the project route to prevent events fire safe:
us, it’s more important like wildfires. Coastal GasLink is proud • Follow all local fire bans and
to fund critical training programs restrictions
than ever to be fire and facilities that are helping local • Keep your fires small and never leave
smart, both at work and communities get the training and your campfire unattended
when we’re enjoying the equipment they need to fight local • Have plenty of water on hand to put
wildfires. out a fire – ashes should be cold to
outdoors.
the touch
On the project, we make sure our
We all know how easily a forest fire crews have up-to-date safety training
can start from a single cigarette butt, and follow procedures on site to For more information, please visit
rogue flame from a campfire, or hot mitigate risks of accidents like fires. B.C.’s Wildfire Service.
metal work tools in a dry area. We also work closely with emergency
responders and government agencies To report a wildfire, immediately
Over the past few summers, B.C. has text *5555 on your mobile device,
to keep them informed of our
faced devastating wildfires, furthering or call 9-1-1.
construction activities.
the need to ensure a high standard of
education, training, and preparation
for the women and men of northern
B.C.’s fire departments.
In your community
Our team members, along with our This past spring, Coastal GasLink donated Coastal GasLink is proud to support the Lheidli
prime contractor Pacific Atlantic Pipeline $10,000 towards a new set of Road Rescue T’enneh First Nation and PG Driving For Life
Construction (PAPC) and Civeo launched Extrication Cutters (also known as the “jaws- Academy Ltd. on an initiative to provide
a bottle donation program donating the of-life”) for the Fort St. James Volunteer Fire driving lessons to Lheidli T’enneh members.
proceeds to local charitable organizations Department. Thank you for working hard to The driving lessons will provide lasting
in the Village of Burns Lake and surrounding protect our communities. skills that will increasing accessibility to job
area. Our first donation of over $1,100 went opportunities, post-secondary education, and
to the Lakes Animal Friendship Society to overall independence.
support their work improving the lives of
animals across the region.
We’d like to hear from you
If you have any questions or comments about the project, please reach out.
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