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James Bay Crees launch march against Urainum
The Cree Nation Youth Council yesterday launched the StandAgainstUranium solidarity march. They wanted to send a strong message to the Quebec government, that the Cree Nation opposes uranium development on their land, Eeyou Istchee. The march will also provide an opportunity for Quebeckers from across the province to show their support for the Crees’ stand.…
Read MoreBAPE hearings continue in Montreal
The BAPE (Office for public hearings on the environment) continued its hearings on the issue of Uranium development in Quebec. Among the speakers were representatives from the Grand Council of the Crees, the Cree Women of Eeyou Istchee, the Coalition Quebec meilleure mine, and Uranium Network.
Read MoreJames Bay Crees launch the People’s Board at StandAgainstUranium.com
The James Bay Cree Nation has launched the People’s Board, the latest addition to its website and social media campaign #StandAgainstUranium. The People’s Board is an online platform where Crees and the broader public can share their opinions, post photos and videos, and demonstrate their support for the Cree Nation’s stand against uranium.
Read MoreOperations shutdown at McArthur River Uranium Mine
As Cameco has announced last week, operation at the McArthur River Uranium mine have been shut down due to labor disputes. Uranium business insiders have predicted a “good” impact on the global uranium market, because with the leading producing unit shut down, demand for uranium should increase worldwide. According to uraniuminvestingnews, this has not happened…
Read MoreProblems with water at Cigar Lake uranium mine
Some of the work at Cigar Lake uranium mine in Saskatchewan is on halt, because the freezing technique used to keep the water out of the mining area is not giving the desired results. Source: Globalnews.
Read MoreSpeaking notes of Grand Chief Dr. Matthew Coon Come Presentation to the BAPE
This is a transcript of the speech held by Grand Chief Dr. Matthew Coon Come in front of the BAPE commission in Montreal on the topic of uranium exploitation in Cree territory.
Read MoreStrateco stops Matoush Project
The Strateco company has called the quits on the Matoush project. The company says this decision is due to Quebec government’s refusal to issue the final permit for advanced exploration. “The damages arising from the liquidation of the Matoush camp and any cost associated with reopening the camp in the future add to the damages…
Read MoreBAPE hearings in Eeyou Istchee: Crees united in their opposition to uranium development
This week, public hearings in Eeyou Istchee made one thing pretty clear: The Cree Nation as a whole stands against the idea of uranium activities on their lands. As the digital journal reports, the Cree are willing to cooperate with the government to share the resources of their area – making an exception in the…
Read MoreNunavut board sets rules for Kiggavik final environmental impact statement
Areva Resources Canada Inc. has received its marching orders for what to include in a final environmental impact statement, or FEIS, on its Kiggavik uranium project near Baker Lake. Those “commitments,” which Areva must observe when writing its FEIS for Kiggavik, are contained in a 62-page report that the Nunavut Impact Review Board issued July…
Read MoreLegal Action Challenges Uranium Industry Agreement (Media Co-op article)
by Sandra Cuffe PRINCE ALBERT—The Northern Village of Pinehouse and uranium industry giants Cameco and Areva celebrated their December 2012 collaboration agreement, but Pinehouse residents and supporters from throughout Saskatchewan and beyond are taking legal action to have it annulled in court.
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