Mining Conflict In Schefferville: The Innu Denounce Their Intimidation By The Federal Government

Mining Conflict In Schefferville: The Innu Denounce Their Intimidation By The Federal Government   The Chiefs of the Innu Strategic Alliance vigorously denounce their intimidation by the federal Minister of Indian Affairs, Chuck Strahl, who is threatening the Innu communities with substantial funding cuts should they refuse to remove the barricades currently preventing the resumption of mining operations in the Schefferville region. "For us, this is a measure of last resort meant to protect...

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