Media Advisory, Nov. 8 > Hummingbird Land Defenders block tree cutting for TMX pipeline\

Unceeded Kwantlen, Katzie, and Coast Salish territory (Fraser Heights, Surrey, BC). From 10am today, Hummingbird Land Defenders will use their bodies to block tree cutting for the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) pipeline. The women wish to protect the mature forest and seven grand cedars, in the North Slope Buffer Park.

• WHAT: Non-violent direct action to block deforestation and #stopTMX
• WHO: Hummingbird Land Defenders and friends 
• WHERE: North Slope Buffer Park,168 St at 110 Ave., Surrey
• WHEN: Beginning at 10am on Monday Nov 8. 
• WHY: On Friday Nov 5th, a large number of trees (50+) were rapidly cut. 

As Indigenous stories tell, Hummingbird does what is most needed in a time of great crisis. The tiny bird carries water - drop by drop - to extinguish a blazing forest fire, and brings great hope to all the other animals. Hummingbird tells us that each of us has a role and responsibility, and that each of us can bring change to the world when we stand up for what is right.

Statement by Sara Ross (Mother, Hummingbird Land Defender), "I think many people feel powerless, with this huge project funded by the Federal Government entering our communities to chop down trees and damage streams, with or without permits. Well, I don't feel powerless right now. Just like a hummingbird, I have hope & I have power. My friends and I say NO NEW PIPELINES. Enough of the blah blah blah by Canadian leaders. NO MORE CUTTING TREES. Cancel TMX and stop wasting our money while destroying our futures. The carbon needs to stay in the ground."