Sisson mine project slammed by aboriginal leaders – CBC

Northcliff Resources CEO Chris Zahovskis said the company had received ‘positive support’ from First Nations

Aboriginal leaders say they don’t know where Northcliff Resources is getting the idea First Nations are more accepting of the Sisson Brook mine project.

The Department of Environment and Local Government announced on Thursday it had approved the open-pit mine after its environmental impact assessmenet.

Dominique Nouvet, who is a lawyer for six Maliseet bands, said none of her clients have agreed to support the project.

Her clients, including St. Mary’s First Nation, have been in consultations with the provincial government.

“The main reactions are dismay and anger over the approvals coming so suddenly and with basically no warning,” said Nouvet.

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