Northern reflections: Churchill expansion debated at U of M forum
Indigenous activists and residents gathered at the University of Manitoba to discuss concerns regarding infrastructure projects in northern Manitoba. The event challenged government claims that there is no Indigenous opposition to proposed LNG pipeline developments.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the ongoing tension between industrial development and Indigenous sovereignty in Canada's northern regions.
A group of about 50 students, residents and environmental advocates gathered in Winnipeg on Friday to discuss Indigenous sovereignty and the future of northern Manitoba.
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