Alaska tribes seek Canadian recognition
At issue is an open pit gold mine in the Canadian headwaters of the Unuk River, which empties into the Pacific Ocean.
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At issue is an open pit gold mine in the Canadian headwaters of the Unuk River, which empties into the Pacific Ocean.
A group of Southeast Alaska tribes is asking Canada to recognize their right to have a voice in how transboundary lands and waters are treated. They’re asking to be recognized as Participating Indigenous Nations in Canada’s review process for resource development. Under Section 35 of Canada’s Constitution, the government is required to consult with Indigenous peoples on projects impacting their ancestral lands.
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