Wilderness Committee to appear in court to answer Tasekos defamation charge Courthouse gathering to show support for the right to comment without fear of prosecution. January 19, 2015 ubcic.bc.ca/News_Releases/UBCICNews01191501.html#axzz3PKQnOayT (Excerpt) We say that this court action by Taseko Mines is meant to put a chill on public opposition. Like many others, we want to see the Fish Lake area protected and the companys mine plans abandoned forever, said Joe Foy, National Campaign Director for the Wilderness Committee. Lawsuits like these eat away at the very foundations of democracy and free speech, which form the basis of our society. We intend to stand our ground, said Foy. There in support of the Wilderness Committee at the courthouse gathering will be Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. The fight to protect Teztan Biny is not just about a mine, its about upholding First Nations title and rights. Tasekos proposed mine is within Tsilhqotin territory and the UBCIC fully supports the Tsilhqotin Nation Governments great opposition to it, said Grand Chief Phillip. The stated positions of First Nations and the carefully considered opinions of environmental groups like the Wilderness Committee are vital, and should never be allowed to be smothered by deliberate legal intimidation.
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