How you can help:
(See new contacts below!)
1. Write to the people below urging them to:
-Preserve the Elk Mtn trail in it's natural state with appropriate tree buffers
-In the Government's case, give the trail official recognition by establishing it; thus giving it additional protection
-Provide proper barriers and signage to keep motorized traffic off the trail
-Ensure that the trail remains open to hikers at all times
2. Write/email to Matt Wealick at the Ch-ihl-kway-uhk office Unit 29, 6014 Vedder Rd., Chilliwack BC, V2R 5M4 and/or telephone 604-819-9162
Matt's Email
3. Important!!! Send a copy of this letter/email to Alan Johnsrude, Chilliwack Forest District Manager. Anything that is sent to Mr. Wealick should also be sent to Mr. Johnsrude as well.
46360 Airport Road, Chilliwack BC, V2P1A5 and/or telephone
604 702-5700
Alan Johnsrude's email
or try This one
4. Write/email to Barry Penner, Minister of the Environment and local MLA
#105, 9615 Young Road, Chilliwack BC, V2P 4P3 and/or telephone
604-702-5200
Mr. Penner's email
5. Of the nine bands in the Ch-ihl-kway-uhk Tribe Society, eight are involved in the Forestry Limited Partnership. Write to the eight chiefs to express your opinion.
Chief Tina Rabang Shxwha:y First Nation 44680 Schweyey Rd Chilliwack BC V2R 5M5
Chief Mark Point Skowkale First Nation 7686 Chilliwack River Rd PO Box 2159 Chilliwack BC V2R 1A7
Chief Joe Hall Tzeachten First Nation 45640 South Sumas Rd Chilliwack BC V2R 4M7
Chief Frank Malloway Sr. Yakweakwioose First Nation 7176 Chilliwack River Rd Chilliwack BC V2R 1B1
Chief Betty Henry Kwaw Kwaw Apilt First Nation PO Box 2065 Sardis Stn Main Chilliwack BC V2P 1A5
Chief Jack Mussell Skwah First Nation PO Box 178 Chilliwack BC V2P 6H7
Chief Sam Jimmie III Squiala First Nation 8528 Ashwell Rd Chilliwack BC V2P 7Z9
Chief Jim George Aitchelitz First Nation 8150 Aitken Rd Chilliwack BC V2R 4H5
Please also send your concerns to:
The Union of BC Indian Chiefs Messages should be sent: attention of Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. Send them an email
The First Nations Summit Messages should sent: attention of Grand Chief Edward John.
Send them an email
The BC Assembly of First Nations Messages should be sent: attention of Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo.
Send them an email
Ch-ihl-kway-uhk have contracted to Probyn Logging, who will do the actual road building and logging.
Probyn have no idea of scale of the current controversy. We need to educate them so that they realise that: if the plan is not amended, they will see an escalating protest about their operations.
Their address is
Probyn Log Ltd.
#500 - 628 Sixth Avenue
New Westminster, B.C.
Canada V3M 6Z1
604-526-8545
Phone Jim Probyn at the above telephone number & express your concern.
Messages should be sent to Jim Probyn at this email address
More Political Contacts:
To address the people at the top of the ladder you might wish to send a letter/email to (or phone tollfree using Enquiry BC 1-800-663-7867):
Ministry of Forests & Range and Minister Responsible for Housing Rich Coleman, Minister P.O. Box 9049, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W9E2 telephone: 250 387-6240 Rich's email
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Bill Bennett, Minister PO Box 9071 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W9E9 telephone: 250 953-4246 Fax: 250 953-4250
And then, of course, you will get maximum satisfaction by contacting our Premier: Gordon Campbell PO Box 9041 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W9E1 telephone: 250 387-1715
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