BREAKING NEWS: Neskonlith Indian Band issues eviction notice to Imperial Metals. Imperial Metals is currently seeking approval for the Ruddock Creek Mine in Secwepemculecw. As the Yecwiminte r Tmicw, the caretakers of our land and waters, Neskonlith, part of the Lake Secwepemc People, have an obligation to protect our land for our future generations. Neskonlith Indian Band cannot permit any mining development especially in these Sacred Headwaters that will contaminate the water or destroy our salmon habitat. Our Elders stated they do not want anything that poisons our water or salmon. Our People made a declaration opposing the Ruddock Creek mine and held water ceremonies to protect our water and salmon. Our Council stands with our Elders and People, we oppose the proposed Ruddock Creek mine by Imperial Metals and hereby evict Imperial Metals from our territory. Neskonlith has not signed any agreements with the province or Imperial Metals, we have not provided our consent to the proposed mining development. We assert Secwepemc inherent jurisdiction and Aboriginal Title. Notice is hereby issued to Imperial Metals owners, employees, insurers, and investors that Neskonlith will not provide access to our lands for the Ruddock Creek mining development. Neskonlith supports our Secwepemc relatives who are impacted by the Mount Polley mine disaster and their actions for water testing and monitoring and work to restore the ecosystem damaged by the tailing pond breach near Likely BC. Neskonlith also supports the land defenders at Red Chris Mine who are currently blockading access to the Imperial Metal mine in Northern BC. If Imperial Metals does not comply, Neskonlith will also block access to the Ruddock Creek Mine to ensure it is closed indefinitely. (excerpt from full notice)
Posted on: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 06:05:24 +0000