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First Nations Stand Their Ground Against Prosperity Mine at BC Supreme Court

Written by Damien Gillis Wednesday, 30 November 2011 10:04
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The Tsilhqot'in First Nations and their supporters have been at the BC Supreme Court this week, fighting for an injunction to keep Taseko Mines from commencing work on the controversial proposed Prosperity Mine - amid Tsilhqot'in traditional territory, southwest of Williams Lake. While the Harper Government recently agreed to examine a new version of the mine it already rejected last year, the BC Government has pushed ahead, granting the company permits to begin work. The result is an accelerating stand-off between First Nations, Taseko and the Clark Government - highlighted at this rally outside the courthouse on Monday.

Damien Gillis

Damien Gillis

Damien Gillis is a Vancouver-based documentary filmmaker with a focus on environmental and social justice issues - especially relating to water, energy, and saving Canada's wild salmon.

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  • Sunday, 18 December 2011 08:57 posted by tommy treehugger

    resource companies need to destroy nature, we don't, so lets pony-up boys and girls

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  • Tuesday, 06 December 2011 00:33 posted by mike gildersleeve

    This is the time for all of us to stand up together and speak out in support of our First Nation brothers and sisters and for our mother earth.

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  • Thursday, 01 December 2011 11:22 posted by meghan

    Thanks to the First Nations for taking a stand for the benefit of the earth and all people.

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