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A Saskatoon court has granted a temporary injunction in favour of the Thunderchild First Nation against protestors who have occupied ceremonial ground because they oppose seismic exploration in the area. The decision means a seismic exploration firm will go ahead and detonate 14 explosive charges that are set in holes approximately 15 metres underground on the reserve, which is located between North Battleford and Lloydminster. The exploration is the continuation of a program that began about nine years ago and which has divided members of the North Battleford-area First Nation. Two sisters – Marilyn Wapass and Ula Wapass – who are leading the occupation protest were present in Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench on Friday, and say they will continue to oppose the process. The exploration firm is surveying to see if there is oil or gas on the reserve. Chief Delbert Wapass is a prominent advocate of First Nations taking ownership of the natural resources wealth on First Nations lands. Band lawyer Chris Boychuk says there are oil wells around the reserve and the leadership wants to exploit the resources for the benefit of the entire band. Protestors say they have not been adequately informed of the process.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 20:55:16 +0000

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