VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 12, 2012) - Attention News Editors -

Media are invited to a press conference during which First Nations leaders will sign the Save the Fraser Declaration, a declaration of indigenous law banning tar sands pipelines and tankers from crossing British Columbia, signed by over 130 First Nations.

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson will also be reading a City of Vancouver proclamation.

Who:

First Nations Leaders and members of the Yinka Dene Alliance

National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Assembly of First Nations

Grand Chief Edward John, First Nations Summit

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson

When: Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 9:00 a.m - press conference starts at 9:15 a.m. sharp.

Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Regency A, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories.