Ocean

Man First Nations Oil Spill Prompts a Renewed Call by Students for Divestment
from Fossil Fuels

REGINA, January 25, 2017 - Students across Saskatchewan are renewing their calls for
divestment from fossil fuels after the devastating news that 200,000 litres of oil spilled
on the land of Ocean Man First Nation, south of Regina. The spill comes just seven
months after a major Husky Energy Inc. spill and coincides with President Trump and
Prime Minister Trudeaus announcement of support for the Keystone XL pipeline.
Students are also disappointed by Premier Brad Walls support for future pipeline
projects despite recent oil spills in his home province.

Despite a growing number of oil spills and the clear evidence of the severe
environmental impacts of the fossil fuel industry, Prime Minister Trudeau continues to
support the sector through tax breaks and the approval of future pipeline projects, said
Heather OWatch, Saskatchewan Representative of the Canadian Federation of
Students. The Prime Ministers continued support of this industry is simply
irresponsible.

Students from coast to coast have been promoting and mobilizing around the 350.org
Fossil Fuel Divestment campaign, calling for an end to tar sands exploitation and
demanding a shift to support green and renewable forms of energy. In late November,
Prime Minister Trudeau gave the go-ahead for the construction of the Kinder Morgan
and Line 3 pipelines, despite opposition from two-thirds of First Nations communities in
the affected areas.

"The Prime Minister continually expresses his desire to engage in the process of
reconciliation with First Nations, Mtis and Inuit communities but his actions tell a
different story," said Larissa Wahpooseyan, Chairperson for the Canadian Federation of
Students - Saskatchewan. The Ocean Man First Nation spill is sadly indicative of what
weve come to expect from the federal government.

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For media inquiries: Anne-Marie Roy 613-218-1138 or a.roy@cfs-fcee.ca