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flag The Okanagan Indian Band opposes Ximen Mining’s gold project over threats to water, salmon, and sacred sites, urging a permit halt and watershed protection.

flag The Okanagan Indian Band is opposing Ximen Mining Corp's gold project in British Columbia’s Browns Creek and Whiteman Creek watersheds, citing threats to water quality, salmon, and sacred sites. flag At the Union of B.C. flag Indian Chiefs’ annual assembly, First Nations leaders unanimously backed a resolution calling for a halt to mining in the area, affirming OKIB’s jurisdiction and urging protection of syilx water and cultural heritage. flag The 20,000-hectare Brett project, involving drilling since August 2024, has drawn criticism despite Ximen’s report of high-grade gold assays. flag Leaders emphasize water is life and stress the need for government action to suspend permits and support watershed restoration.

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