Clearwater River Dene establish checkpoint, in protest to uranium exploration
Clearwater River Dene establish checkpoint, in protest to uranium exploration The Clearwater River Dene Nation has established a checkpoint on Highway 955, as there has been an increase on uranium exploration. An area north of the community is rich in uranium deposits. The First Nation contents that the granting of exploration permits is being done without adequate consultation. “The Government of Saskatchewan ran roughshod over the rights of the Dene People in this region for decades,” said Chief Teddy Clarke. “The issuance of uranium mineral rights and granting of exploration permits ...
Source: mbcradio.com