Most hereditary chiefs still reject the project, but the agreement aims to clarify one of the main issues raised by the conflict: who speaks for the Wet'suwet'en people going forward. Chief Dan George of Ts'il Kaz Koh First Nation is calling for a delay to the signing of the MOU between Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, Canada and British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press)Three Conservative MPs issued a statement on May 4 accusing the federal government of "sidelining" the Wet'suwet'en people and their elected chiefs. Protesters in support of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs protest outside the Victoria legislature. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday between the elected and hereditary chiefs.

Source: CBC News May 06, 2020 07:52 UTC