Monday, April 9, 2012

G.C. Treaty 3 miffed at talk of miner "revolt"

Grand Council Treaty 3 says the controversial "Miners United" group will not be tolerated. The group of junior mining companies reportedly met recently to discuss a "revolt" against First Nation communities.Grand Chief Diane Kelly says comments made are totally unacceptable as they depicted community leaders as greedy and money-hungry. Kelly says aboriginals are simply protectors of the land. She agrees the Crown must do more under the Mining Act but stresses Treaty 3 has developed strong partnerships with mining companies because of their commitment to work together.