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Lac Seul signs ‘momentus’ forestry agreement – Wawatay News

by NationTalk on June 19, 20121130 Views

Lac Seul signs ‘momentus’ forestry agreement

Monday June 18, 2012
Christian Quequish

In what is being called a historic agreement, Lac Seul First Nation has taken over management of a large swath of forest surrounding the community.

Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) executives, crown operators, Domtar representatives, Lac Seul band counselors and Chief Clifford Bull met June 12 to celebrate the signing of an agreement that will make LSFN sustainable forest license holders on an interim basis.

Lac Seul Chief Clifford Bull called the signing “momentous.”

“This is a momentous occasion – it’s important we have a say how the land in our territory is used,” said Bull. “It’s about self-determination and self-governance.”

Read more: http://www.wawataynews.ca/archive/all/2012/6/18/lac-seul-signs-momentus-forestry-agreement_22973

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