NEW: B.C. Supreme Court says the province has a duty to consult with First Nations before mineral claims are made in their territories, ruling on a case brought forward by Gitxaała Nation and Ehattesaht First Nation, @FrancescaFionda reports. #bcpoli Tweet added by The Narwhal @thenarwhalca

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NEW: B.C. Supreme Court says the province has a duty to consult with First Nations before mineral claims are made in their territories, ruling on a case brought forward by Gitxaała Nation and Ehattesaht First Nation, @FrancescaFionda reports. #bcpoli

Mineral claims require First Nations consultation: B.C. Supreme Court | The Narwhal

First Nations must be consulted before mineral claims are made in their territories in ruling that transforms province’s staking regime

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Steve

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@thenarwhalca @FrancescaFionda You mean a cut ,right ?

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nortok00

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@thenarwhalca @FrancescaFionda WTH! How is it still happening where things like this end up in court? Isn't it a given that if it affects First Nation's land then they should be consulted first and approval sought?

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