
Matt Simmons
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Journalist at The Narwhal based on unceded Gidimt’en Clan territory, Wet’suwet’en Nation
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https://thenarwhal.ca/author/matt-simmons/ 21-06-2020 22:25:23
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In their own words: Fort Chipewyan residents downstream of the Alberta oilsands told Amber Bracken about their fears about the water "Is it toxic? Is it not toxic? Is it safe to drink? Is it not safe to drink? And who do we believe at the end of the day?" thenarwhal.ca/fort-chipewyan…



Life downstream of the oilsands is complicated... This stunning piece by Amber Bracken is something you need to spend time with. thenarwhal.ca/fort-chipewyan…


Residents of Fort Chipewyan spoke with Amber Bracken about life downstream from Alberta’s oilsands. One of them, Claire Cardinal, has since died from cancer. “Claire wanted her story to be told,” said her husband, Kenneth Whiteknife. Our latest newsletter: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-for…



Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs have filed a new legal challenge against Ksi Lisims LNG project, saying B.C. failed to consult on potential impacts to salmon. #bcpoli VIA Matt Simmons thenarwhal.ca/ksi-lisims-lng…



So damn proud to work with all these amazing ppl. My baby role in this beautiful series was having the huge honour (and joy) of going out in the field with Steph Eva Wood to shoot photos for her story. It was so fun and featured a hilarious little griz! thenarwhal.ca/salmon-lake-ba…

Northwest B.C. just went Conservative for the first time, with NDP cabinet minister Nathan Cullen losing his seat. What happened? #bcpoli Via Matt Simmons thenarwhal.ca/bc-election-no…

The blockade and legal challenge against #PRGT are focused on safeguarding the land, waters and wildlife. “Protecting the Nass River salmon is essential for our survival. Without them, we have nothing.”—Simogyet Watakhayetsxw Deborah Good, Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs thenarwhal.ca/ksi-lisims-lng…



With Los Angeles ablaze, it’s time we start thinking about wildfires year-round. That includes listening to the humans protecting us from a powerful force of nature — and the struggles firefighters everywhere face beyond the frontlines, Matt Simmons writes: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-bc-…

What do migratory birds and climate change have in common? Neither know political borders. An international network of scientists is tracking bird movement to address conservation concerns, Matt Simmons writes #bcpoli thenarwhal.ca/birds-tiny-bac…