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First Nations in British Columbia are warning the federal government that they will stop at nothing to prevent a mining company from destroying a fishing lake to process copper and gold. "This lake, as I've indicated, is fundamental to the Tsilhqot'in people. The destruction of this lake is not an option," said regional chief Jody Wilson-Raybould, on behalf of the Assembly of First Nations.
If Ottawa breaks with tradition and chooses economics over environment, First Nations groups say they will do whatever it takes to prevent work from going ahead -- from lobbying and litigation to protest and even physical confrontation, if need be. "As one of my elders had said when we were going through the panel hearings, she will be there on the road in her wheelchair. She will have her shotguns, and she will not miss."
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Source: CTV
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