Author(s): Amnesty International
Description: Amnesty International reports on the criminalization of Wet’suwet’en land defenders opposing the Coastal GasLink pipeline. It raises concerns about the use of force by law enforcement against peaceful protesters. The organization calls for respect of Indigenous rights and the right to peaceful assembly. The report emphasizes the need for dialogue and reconciliation over criminalization.
Theme: Colonialism and settler-colonialism
Region: Maritimes
Province/Territory: British Columbia
Type of Resource: News Article
Keywords: Amnesty, Wet’suwet’en, land, defenders, criminalization, rights, protest, law enforcement, peaceful, reconciliation
Link: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/03/criminalization-wetsuweten-land-defenders/
Date Published: 1 March 2023
Date Added to Database: 26 April 2025