Rob Smith has Lelu Island: A Resistance. Last year, when the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation members turned down a billion dollars offered to them by Liquefied Natural Gas giant Petronas, the message appeared to be clear: a proposed industrial development was not wanted. But a new leadership group took control of the community and held a new vote. Now, the billion dollars is back on the table. And those worried the gas plant will do irreparable environmental harm have occupied the site on Lelu Island in northern BC.
