1. MINING ALERT ON ALGONQUIN TERRITORY
Barriere Lake Algonquins say “No” to mining exploration on their land, Cree workers agree to leave site
RAPID LAKE, QC – Last week, Barriere Lake community members discovered that Val D’ Or based Cartier Resources has begun line-cutting in preparation for mining exploration on their unceded Aboriginal lands. According to their website, the mining company claims that their “100% owned” land base of 439 square kilometers boasts rich copper deposits ripe for exploitation.