Chief Woos: RCMP must leave, open to discussions then

Peaceful resolution is still the ultimate goal according to Chief Woos of Grizzly House and all sides are keeping the discussion open.

Following another day of meetings with hereditary chiefs from Wet’suwet’en and Tyendinaga Mohawk members, a press conference was held at the Mohawk Community Centre.

Woos says they want the RCMP to move out of the territory.

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He says once that happens they will be willing to talk to the federal government.

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The Mohawks have been camping out near the CN Rail line at Wyman Road in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en, prompting CN Rail and Via Rail to cancel trains for the past two weeks.

Seth Lefort of the Tyendinaga Mohawks says they will allow trains through once they receive word the RCMP have moved out of Wet’suwet’en Territory.

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Chief Woos says the Mohawks have agreed with the Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller, to a peaceful exit plan once the RCMP have left Wet’suwet’en Territory.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the blockades must come down and the onus is now on Indigenous leaders during a press conference earlier in the day.