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ENERGY ENGAGEMENT PROJECT

ELDER’S LUNCH

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Attendees

The energy you bring, positive or negative, dictates your perceptions,

receptions and radiations. T.F. Hodge

Irene Tatoosh

Sandra Vissia

Sharon Van Volsen

Pat Lauder

Allan Ross (Kanowish)

Brenda Sayers

Joanne Ross

Energy Engagement Lead Nene Kraneveldt Invited Kwispaa Guests

An Minh Vu Steelhead LNG - Community Engagement Lead Jen Thomas - Huu-ay-aht LNG Community Assistant Crystal Jack - Director of Implementation Alana Simmons- Steelhead (Pipeline) Katie Baker - Community Engagement Lead

Concerns, Issues, and Interests Hear from Experts like Damian Gillis An Vu shared: Explained the goals of the lunch which is to introduce the project team, provide information on the Kwispaa LNG project, listen to Hupacasath’s concerns, issues, and interests. Build relationship with Hupacasath community.

• Kwispaa LNG Description Summary • The Better Together Pamphlet • LNG 101 1-pager and • Project Update PowerPoint

Background & Timeline:

• Feb 2014: Discuss idea of an LNG export project • May 2014: Initial exploratory discussions and

agreements • Nov 2014: Peoples Assembly, followed by extensive

negotiations informed by Huu-ay-aht citizen input • Dec 2016: Ḥaw iiḥ and Executive Council approval of

agreements • Mar 2017: 70% Huu-ay-aht citizen approval of

Kwispaa LNG Project • Jun 2017: Agreement signed between Huu-ay-aht

and Steelhead LNG • HFN put forth 14 conditions including watershed

restoration, fish habitat, etc. These conditions need to be met in order to proceed.

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Q: What does Kwispaa mean?

A: It means "on the other side" because it is on the other side of the bay from Nuumaqamis, Huu-ay-aht’s winter village at the mouth of the Sarita River.

Q: Has the location changed from the original plan - is the site on a burial site of a hereditary Chief? A: The Kwispaa team indicated they would look into it and respond back. Q: What is the pipeline route? A: Pipeline will be laid on the ground and will cross either the Salish Sea or Georgia Straight Q: Why Huu-ay-aht and not Northern BC? A: 1 hour to international waters to site - shortest distance to ship and relationship with Huu-ay-aht FN. The project was unanimously agreed upon both Councils (Elected and Hereditary Leaders) and was brought to the citizens for a vote. Q: What about impact on waters and fish? A: The Kwispaa team talked about early and traditional engagement and how that has occurred along the pipeline route. They want to hear from us about any concerns we have about the proposed route so they can adjust accordingly if needed. Q: Who have you talked to at Hupacasath so far?

A: In April 2018 the team presented to Chief and Council and is available to connect to our community as much as possible.

An Elder talked about who this project benefits and their belief that the people may only see the benefit. They talked about the impact on hunting and fishing and we are already locked out of our traditional hunting sites by forest companies.

Summary of Questions & Answers from the Lunch Q: Request to hear from other voices including Damian Gillis A: (Nene) Noted and can make it a part of the Hupacasath Energy Engagement Process

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The Kwispaa team shared there will be conversation about the benefits, job opportunities etc. They are currently engaged with 39 Nations and appreciate that we are having conversations early. The team assured the Elders they have a sincere interest in what the concerns are and noted some of the concerns the Elders expressed have arose already (i.e. emissions, fossil fuels etc.) "We recognize the foundation of doing things right begins with relationships." The Kwispaa team also highlighted that the industry standard is not good enough. "We are committed to world class standards," and addressed the sustainability issues related to employment.

Q: this document shows Georgia Straight on the route is this correct? A: Referred to page 8 of the PowerPoint and noted there is 16km corridor that goes through. The route can be adjusted to avoid sensitive areas. Q: Could the corridor be narrower? A: In general this is where we pass through and how we avoid sites etc. It can sway off either direction with "buffer zones"

Q: Will the pipeline be buried? A: Yes Q: How do you detect leaks underground? A: This is monitored in variety of ways including helicopter

Q: - How flammable is the material that is being piped over? A: The team discussed the regulations of pipelines, noting currently pipelines are the most difficult and safest practise. The team stated they are noting the questions and arranging expert answers for our next session and that general safety and safety to the environment is the priority for the project. Q: Is Kwispaa or Steelhead a public company? A: We are privately funded

Summary of Questions & Answers from the Lunch

NEXT ELDERS ENERGY LUNCH

JANUARY 9, 2019 NOON AT THE BAND HALL

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Elder Comment: The process for extracting the gas is very harmful and details need to be fully disclosed. Fracking causes earthquakes. We need to have the whole picture - source where the gas is coming from, tailing ponds, chemicals used and amount of water used etc The Kwispaa team offered to bring our leadership to the next meeting to share the factors that influenced them to make the decision to pursue this project noting: "It is important to hear their voice and story."

Elder Concern: Huu-ay-aht Citizens did not have all information to make an informed decision. They made a decision in an 8 hour meeting. A: There was 3 years of information sharing prior to bringing the issue to a vote. "We have an advisory board, our Chief put people who do not support the project on the board to ask the tough questions." 10% of Huu-ay-aht Citizens do not want any development 10% of Huu-ay-aht Citizens are trying to figure out the environmental impacts Elder Comment: You want to see impact - go look at our forests, they’re destroyed and over- harvested A: Our concern is our environmental protection and our waters Q: Is this considered consultation? A: No - we document we have met as part of engagement. This session will be logged.

NEXT STEPS: Hear from others who specialize in the field Hear from North Eastern Tribes Ongoing dialogue in this form, involve others See both sides There will be site visits in the new year If membership is in favour extend invite to all of Port Alberni to a Hupacasath Hosted Energy Engagement Session

Energy is precious; use your energy to build not to destroy.

Constance Chuks Friday