Friday, March 5, 2010

CBC News - North - Liard First Nation renew land battle

CBC News - North - Liard First Nation renew land battle

The Liard First Nation has filed lawsuits against three governments, reigniting a years-old battle over its traditional territory in the Yukon and northern British Columbia.

The Watson Lake-based First Nation filed lawsuit documents this week with the Yukon Supreme Court, British Columbia Supreme Court and the Northwest Territories Supreme Court, demanding compensation for mineral resources it claims the governments have taken over the years.

"This is a direct response to the high level of activity on the lands by government and industry, and the lack of consultation of our community," Chief Liard McMillan told CBC News on Thursday.

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