FNLC and BCCLA stand with Gitxaala and Ehattesaht Nations in upholding the process of legislative reconciliation
The First Nations Leadership Council and the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association have affirmed support for the Gitxaala and Ehattesaht First Nations during the hearing for the Nations' appeal regarding the province's Mineral Tenure Act on Jan. 20.
"The provincial Mineral Tenure Act is not consistent with the Declaration, and the Declaration Act requires the province to work with First Nations to take all necessary measures to ensure the Mineral Tenure Act to address that inconsistency," said BCAFN Regional Chief Terry Teegee in a press release from the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs on Jan. 20.
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