WOLF LAKE FIRST NATION Hunters Point, P. O. Box 998 Temiscaming, Quebec J0Z 3R0 Tel: 819-627-3628 Fax: 819-627-1109

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Energy East Pipeline: Two Algonquin First Nations Seek Intervener Status over Local Pipeline Concerns

(Eagle Village, Algonquin Territory/March 4, 2015) The Algonquin First Nations of Wolf Lake (WLFN) and Eagle Village (EVFN) are seeking intervener status with National Energy Board over concerns about the Trans Canada Energy East pipeline conversion on their Statement of Asserted Rights and Title (SAR) territory. Fears surround pipeline safety transporting 1.1 million barrels of chemically diluted bitumen (dilbit) from the Alberta oil sands daily near and over local lands and waterways. There are particular community concerns over downstream impacts of a pipeline rupture at Turtle Lake along the Mattawa National Heritage River flowing into the Ottawa River. Chief Madeleine Paul stated today, Putting all kinds of new stresses on decades old pipe designed for transporting natural gas is very threatening to our waterways. We are seeking more information than what is in the current Trans Canada application. The two Algonquin First Nation communities intend to fully investigate the risk of unanticipated spills in free-flowing water bodies, wetlands or frozen ice caused by pipe failure. We see this project as having considerable potential to cause severe, enduring and irreparable effects on our rights and interests. WLFN intends to investigate pipeline safety as it relates to these unforeseen events as well as catastrophic natural events such as seismic earthquakes along the historic Mattawa fault line. These ancient faults are still active and occasionally release stress in the form of earthquakes, such as the 1935 Timiskaming earthquake and the 2000 Kipawa earthquake. Chief St Denis comments, We will participate in the NEB process - our territory has been affected by hydro dams and flooding this is another threat to our future generations. Notwithstanding all of the safety precautions, there are many natural disasters that no one has control over, earthquakes, flash floods, etc. or even a beaver dam. Not even the pipeline could withstand something like that. There is no such thing as a guarantee when you are talking about drinking water and our livelihood.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Chief Harry St. Denis Office: (819) 627-9161 (English) Wolf Lake First Nation Chief Madeleine Paul Office: (819) 627-3455 (English & French) Eagle Village First Nation

Eagle Village First Nation-Kipawa Migizy Odenaw P.O. Box 756 Temiscaming, QC J0Z 3R0 Tel: 819-627-3455 Fax: 819-627-9428

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