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Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) says it will oppose a development in West Brant due to environmental and treaty concerns. SNEC voted at its Jan. 13 General Council meeting to formally oppose a proposed LIV Communities development on Shellard Lane in the City of Brantford. SNEC cited concerns about environmental impacts, species at risk and Six Nations harvesting and hunting rights. The decision followed a recommendation from the Lands, Resources, Wealth and Economy Committee. The committee said the Consultation and Accommodation Process team has provided written comments and letters expressing concern about the development that is located within the Shellard Lane Special Policy Area 20. SNEC said future meetings are expected where \u201ccontinued concerns on behalf of Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council will be expressed.\u201d The resolution… <\/p>\n

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Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) says it will oppose a development in West Brant due to environmental and treaty concerns. SNEC voted at its Jan. 13 General Council meeting to formally oppose a proposed LIV Communities development on Shellard Lane in the City of Brantford. SNEC cited concerns about environmental impacts, species at risk and Six Nations harvesting and hunting rights. The decision followed a recommendation from the Lands, Resources, Wealth and Economy Committee. The committee said the Consultation and Accommodation Process team has provided written comments and letters expressing concern about the development that is located within the Shellard Lane Special Policy Area 20. SNEC said future meetings are expected where \u201ccontinued concerns on behalf of Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council will be expressed.\u201d The resolution... <\/p>\n

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