Protesters who occupied airstrip worry about mine expansion’s environmental impacts
Updated at 6 p.m. The protesters behind the recent blockade of the Mary River iron mine’s airstrip and road say they’re still waiting to schedule meetings with Inuit organizations to discuss their demands.
Canadian Arctic Resources Committee says it has completed its mission of supporting northerners
Project could produce about 40 per cent of Kuujjuaraapik and Whapmagoostui’s energy needs, according to organizers
Nuluujaat Land Guardians accept proposal for meetings with community leaders and Inuit organizations
Mayor Joshua Arreak urges Inuit organizations to help address protesters’ concerns
Climate change is causing many lakes to release more CO2, but “these lakes in Rankin Inlet have gone in the opposite direction”
But if strong measures are taken to prevent the rise of global temperatures, the negative threshold could be avoided
Minister says Inuit “knowledge and insight are going to be really invaluable to the strategy”
Government agencies tell impact review board most of their concerns are resolved, while Inuit worries remain high
Hunters’ blockade of Baffinland’s airstrip and road enters third day
Report commissioned by Oceans North downplays challenges faced by Baffinland, says chamber of mines
Qikiqtani Inuit Association says Inuit stewardship plan offers a path forward
Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. says it’s communicating with the hunters
Several posters referring to mining company as “Bathroomland” were hung around Pond Inlet this week
Hunters and hamlet reps say they need more time to question mine expansion plans
Authorities say public hearings will go ahead despite bomb threats. But local political opposition to holding meetings during the pandemic may halt the process anyway.
Pond Inlet hamlet and hunters and trappers association remain concerned about impact on caribou
Nunavut Impact Review Board backtracks after Inuit parties warned restrictions were unconstitutional
Public hearing considering Baffinland’s proposed expansion of Mary River mine
Deal struck by Baffinland and Qikiqtani Inuit Association only selectively dealt with at hearing, hunters say
Public hearing underway to consider proposed Mary River mine expansion
North Baffin hamlets and hunting organizations remain opposed to Mary River’s proposed phase two
Gathering to be broadcast live on Uvagut TV
Sixty-three more tags to be made available for the current harvest season, bringing total to 105
