Community downstream from oilsands ready for its Cameron closeup
Posted Sep 28, 2010 3:30 pm.
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FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alta. – The tiny, isolated community of Fort Chipewyan in northeastern Alberta is waiting for a visit from Hollywood film director James Cameron today.
He’s coming to listen to concerns about how living downstream from the oilsands affects the health of the people, the land they live on and the water they fish.
Many in the community are excited about the director’s visit and compare his latest film, the enviro-themed “Avatar,” to what they see happening around them.
Others weren’t even aware of his visit, or say they are used to having people come, listen and leave.
But community leaders say they’re willing to tell their story one more time.
They say they’re well aware that Cameron’s star power can attract a lot of attention for their concerns in the United States.
