Elk Mountain Trail

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 officeUnit 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 DistrictManager. 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 ForestryLimited Partnership. Write to the eight chiefs to express your opinion.

Chief Tina RabangShxwha:y First Nation44680 Schweyey RdChilliwack BC V2R 5M5

Chief Mark PointSkowkale First Nation7686 Chilliwack River RdPO Box 2159Chilliwack BC V2R 1A7

Chief Joe HallTzeachten First Nation45640 South Sumas RdChilliwack BC V2R 4M7

Chief Frank Malloway Sr.Yakweakwioose First Nation7176 Chilliwack River RdChilliwack BC V2R 1B1

Chief Betty HenryKwaw Kwaw Apilt First NationPO Box 2065 Sardis Stn MainChilliwack BC V2P 1A5

Chief Jack MussellSkwah First NationPO Box 178Chilliwack BC V2P 6H7

Chief Sam Jimmie IIISquiala First Nation8528 Ashwell RdChilliwack BC V2P 7Z9

Chief Jim GeorgeAitchelitz First Nation8150 Aitken RdChilliwack BC V2R 4H5

Please also send your concerns to:

The Union of BC Indian ChiefsMessages should be sent: attention of Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. Send them an email

The First Nations SummitMessages should sent: attention of Grand Chief Edward John.
Send them an email

The BC Assembly of First NationsMessages 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 phonetollfree using Enquiry BC 1-800-663-7867):

Ministry of Forests & Range and Minister Responsible for Housing Rich Coleman, MinisterP.O. Box 9049, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W9E2 telephone: 250 387-6240Rich's email

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the ArtsBill Bennett, MinisterPO 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: GordonCampbellPO Box 9041 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W9E1 telephone: 250 387-1715

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