First Nations chiefs have voted to reject any changes to the current oil tanker ban off the Northern B.C. coast.

The resolution was carried unanimously at the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa.

The chiefs also voted in favour of a resolution asking the federal government to withdraw from the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with Alberta last week that could pave the way for a new pipeline through B.C.

“Chiefs have different views on development; this is to be celebrated,” Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, the Assembly of First Nations national chief, said.

“I told the press that it should not be used in fear, or used as a wedge to try and divide us. The truth is that Canada can create all the MOUs, project offices, advisory groups they want, but chiefs are united. When i

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