The Chippewa of the Thames First Nation, near London, ON
The Chippewa of the Thames are protesting Enbridge's Line 9 tar sands pipeline.
The pipeline would be an extension of an existing pipeline, which would transport crude oil from its source in Sarnia, ON, to processing in Montreal, QC.
Its new expansion would take the pipeline right through land held by the Chippewa.
A rallier outside the Supreme Court carries a sign against the Enbridge Line 9 expansion.
Image courtesy of Enbridge
Ralliers hold signs showing solidarity with the Chippewa.
Using pipelines to transport crude oil is a dangerous business, and the City of Toronto's Department of Transportation issued an advisory bulletin concerning these types of pipelines.
They warned against sudden flow reversals, product changes and other events that may effect the integrity of a pipeline. All of these can cause spills and leaks in the pipeline, which damage the environment and water of the surrounding areas.
Hip hop artists Lee Reed and Mother Tareka perform a song protesting Enbridge's Line 9.
The presence of the pipeline itself also emits pollutants, which further damage the surrounding environment.
The Line 9 pipeline was approved last year without consulting the Chippewa, despite the fact that the pipeline goes through their land.
Full Stop Line 9 song, perfomed by Lee Reid and Mother Tareka.