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One Hundred Indigenous Nations in US and Canada Join Forces in Opposition of Pipeline Expansion

Standing Rock's Sioux Tribe, the Union of BC Chiefs, and many more Indigenous leaders signed a treaty to prevent expansion of the tar sands.
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Serge Simon, left, Grand Chief of Kanesatake, Ghislain Picard, Chief of the Assembly of FirstNations of Quebec and Labrador listen to drummers during a treaty signing ceremony. Paul Chiasson/Canadian Press

Across North America, more than 100 indigenous leaders have signed a treaty against Alberta's tar sands, effectively putting those who want to build oil sands pipelines—including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—on notice.

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