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Tsilhqot’in First Nation Government enacted first law

The Tsilhqot’in National Government has written its first law.  It’s a declaration of sovereignty.  It applies to a large part of the Chilcotin included in last year’s historic Supreme Court of Canada land claim decision.

No mining, no logging, no ATVs.  It’s called the Nemiah Declaration.

To find out more I’m joined by Chief Joe Alphonse of the Tsilhqot’in National Government. 

To hear the story, click the link: Interview with Chief Joe Alphonse

Source:: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kamloops/tsilhqot-in-first-nation-government-enacted-first-law-1.3005531?cmp=rss

      

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