Sask. First Nations rally behind northern community in dispute with uranium company
First Nations leaders are rallying behind the Birch Narrows Dene Nation in its dispute with the provincial government and a uranium company.
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Birch Narrows Dene Nation set up a blockade, saying uranium exploration company began work without its consent
Posted: Feb 24, 2021 6:00 AM CT | Last Updated: February 24
Trapper and elder Ron Desjardin, shown here, was one of the Birch Narrow Dene Nation members who set up a blockade earlier this month to prevent a uranium exploration company from entering their traditional territory without consent.(Submitted by Ron Desjardin)