Tŝilhqot’in Nation welcomes charges in Mount Polley mining disaster, pushing for Indigenous-led monitoring.

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) has welcomed charges related to the Mount Polley mining disaster, calling them "long overdue." TNG, representing six nations in British Columbia's Chilcotin region, has pushed for Indigenous-led monitoring and action to address ongoing pollution from mining waste. The breach highlighted the need for better protection of land, water, and wildlife in mining practices.

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