Continued failure to consult on uranium exploration a harmful mistake: Mi’kmaw Chiefs / Global
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 10:22 am permalink
Mi’kmaw Chiefs in Nova Scotia are vociferously opposing uranium exploration projects that have advanced without proper consultation with Indigenous communities. They warn that bypassing environmental and community input risks further damaging relationships and call for immediate, respectful, and responsible resource management practices.
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