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By ahnationtalk on March 28, 2024
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Nixing native spirituality ‘outrageous,’ Atleo says
Mine proponent fears pro-aboriginal bias
POSTMEDIA NEWS MAY 2, 2012
The bid by a Vancouver company to eliminate consideration of native spirituality and prohibit aboriginal children’s plays at a federal environmental review hearing is “completely outrageous” and runs counter to the direction of many companies seeking to work with First Nations, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo says.
Atleo reacted Tuesday to the disclosure of a letter sent by Taseko Mines Ltd. to Environment Minister Peter Kent in November that called for measures to eliminate possible pro-aboriginal bias in a pending review of the company’s gold-copper mine in the B.C. interior.
“The actions of the company are completely outrageous,” said Atleo. “I know increasingly companies are ‘getting’ the need to recognize and respect First Nations rights and title.”
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