Monday, September 20, 2010

Treaty Three Opposes Far North Act

Grand Council Treaty Three has joined the ground swell of opposition against the Far North Act.

Grand Chief Diane Kelly says she's worried the provincial government is taking away some of the decision making over their traditional lands.

Kelly says aboriginal commities are the only growing population in the north and wants the provincial government to recognize their jurisdiction in the region.
She adds that the Toronto-based discussions and consultations on Bill 191 are not  appropriate for decisions that affect the far north.

She sugges bi-lateral talks take place between the Province Ontario and Treaty Three.