The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs apologized Wednesday and walked back comments he made earlier this week suggesting he supported reviving the Northern Gateway pipeline project.

“I do not support resuscitating dead projects such as the failed Northern Gateway pipeline, which would have been an absolute disaster for our lands and waters,” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip said in a statement released by the union.

"I do not support resuscitating dead projects such as the failed Northern Gateway pipeline..." said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip.{ai:summary}<p>Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs retracted his earlier comments supporting the Northern Gateway pipeline. He clarified that he does not endorse reviving projects that could harm Indigenous lands and waters. </p><p>#politics</p>

B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support

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