Comment: Thanks Dr. Gordon Edwards for the article! This is great! No to Uranium Mining!
For Immediate Release
Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) Supports Mistissini's Position on the Matoush Project
Nemaska, Eeyou Istchee (November 25, 2010) -- The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) wishes to acknowledge and provide full support to the Cree Nation of Mistissini's decision to reject a proposal for a uranium exploration mine within their territory.
Earlier today, Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come expressed his thoughts about Mistissini's rejection of the Matoush project.
"Being from Mistissini myself, I know the community's decision was not taken lightly. It took several years of fact finding and soul searching.
"Decisions of this nature are especially difficult for First Nations, particularly at a time when we are seeking out development proposals to address very real employment challenges.
"With this in mind, the Grand Council of the Crees (of Eeyou Istchee) will respect and support Mistissini's decision."
The Grand Chief's comments are in stark contrast to previous reports in the media that incorrectly stated that the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) had previously supported the Matoush project.
For more information please contact
Bill Namagoose (613) 725 7024
Romeo Saganash (418) 564 1598 (French inquiries)
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