Treaty Three Lashes out at new Mining Group

Grand Council Treaty #3 is taking a hard line against a group of junior mining companies called "Miners United".

The mining group spoke out at a recent conference in Toronto.

They said a revolt was taking place against first nations that were requesting revenue benefit sharing agreements.

Treaty Three Chief Diane Kelly says the comments of the group are unacceptible.

While she agrees the crown must do more under the Mining Act, she disagrees strongly with the tactics of Miners United.

She says in many instances Treaty Three has developed strong partnerships with mining companies because of their committment to talk.