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News ReleaseGovernment of Canada Announces Decisions on Mount Milligan and Prosperity Gold-Copper MinesOTTAWA, Ont. — November 2, 2010 — The Government of Canada today announced decisions on two gold-copper mine project proposals in British Columbia. The proposal for the Mount Milligan mine, near Prince George, has been granted federal authorizations to proceed. However, the Prosperity mine project…
Read MoreFor Immediate Release First Nations Rejoice in Federal Rejection of Taseko Mines Proposed Prosperity Mine November 2, 2010 – Williams Lake, BC: The Tsilhqot’in National Government and its’ community members are rejoicing in today’s decision by Federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice against issuing permits for the proposed Prosperity mine in central BC. This ruling will…
Read MoreBy Andrew MacLeodA Globe and Mail editor responded to questions about an online poll being manipulated by saying the national newspaper never claimed the results were scientific.Supporters of the Tsilhqot’in National Government who are opposed to the Prosperity Mine proposal that would destroy Tetzan Biny, or Fish Lake, this week said the voting pattern in…
Read MoreOpen Letter regarding Okanagan Nation’s Support for Tsilhqot’in Nation and Call for the Federal Rejection of the Proposed Prosperity Mine NEWS RELEASE–(Marketwire – Oct. 21, 2010) RE: Open Letter regarding Okanagan Nation’s Support for Tsilhqot’in Nation and Call for the Federal Rejection of the Proposed Prosperity MineDear Honourable Ministers, Premier Campbell and Cabinet:We are writing to…
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Cabinet Must Reject Mine Proposal Williams Lake, BC. Thursday, October 21: Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo joined the chiefs of the six Tsilhqot’in First Nations in Williams Lake this week to reaffirm country-wide support for their battle to save Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) and to get an update on developments. “We…
Read MoreBy Wendy StueckLink to G&M Poll to vote on the future of Fish Lake With the fate of the proposed Prosperity Mine in the hands of the federal government , native leaders gathered Tuesday in Williams Lake to discuss strategies to head off the $815-million project.Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn Atleo met Tuesday with…
Read MoreAPTN National News The fight is now well publicized.The sides clearly defined.British Columbia mining company Taseko has plans that some fear threatens the very existence of the Tsilhqot’in.APTN National News reporter Rob Smithtravelled to Tsilhqot’in territory and reports on a people whose history shows a resolve to protect their unique way of life.Watch the video…
Read MoreFriday is the deadline First Nations’ counsel has for filing its affidavits in legal action against the federal government for failing to protect endangered woodland caribou herds. Beaver Lake First Nation Chief Alphonse Lameman filed the legal action Sept. 8 with the Federal Court in Edmonton. The small Cree band from northeastern Alberta is joined…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE Fish Lake Decision will Reveal True Nature of Harper Government Williams Lake: Thursday October 7: The Tsilhqot’in Nation today called on the federal government to distance itself from the offensive remarks and warnings of violence by Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce president Walter Cobb – the latest in a growing number of…
Read MoreIndigenous communities hoping to prevent oil companies from further fuel exploration on Canada’s tar sands have brought their campaign to the United Kingdom. They say the oil industry is threatening the survival of ancient habitats, damaging woodland and wildlife. Russell Trott reports. VIDEO REPORT: Natives fight to protect Canada’s tar sands The report includes good…
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