Fort Chipewyan leaders and residents have been very concerned about the impacts of the heavy oilsands development upstream from our communities for some time. Our concern is now compounded by a study released in November 2007 confirming that industrial activity may be linked to rare cancers, health issues, and poor water quality in our communities.

Commissioned by the Nunee Health Authority of Fort Chipewyan, the study was conducted by Dr. Kevin Timoney, and concludes that the contaminants arsenic, mercury, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are higher than they should be for safe consumption, particularly in the fish eaten by local residents.

You can download the report here to find out more.

- George Poitras, Member Mikisew Cree First Nation (780-838-8226)