By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com SACHIGO LAKE \u2014 A First Nation in Northwestern Ontario says Signature Resources is conducting mineral exploration in its traditional territory without the First Nation\u2019s consent. Sachigo Lake Anisininew Nation and another First Nation, Red Sucker Lake in northeastern Manitoba, issued a statement Tuesday saying Signature was exploring under Ontario permits. \u201cThese permits were issued and have been renewed despite formal objections from both Nations and in the absence of any written agreement, consent protocol or meaningful accommodation of our Nations\u2019 concerns,\u201d the joint statement said. Furthermore, the First Nations said they are \u201cdeeply disappointed\u201d that the Toronto-headquartered company \u201chas refused to negotiate a standard exploration agreement.\u201d In response, Signature\u2019s CEO told Newswatch the company has been trying to reach an agreement with… <\/p>\n
By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com SACHIGO LAKE \u2014 A First Nation in Northwestern Ontario says Signature Resources is conducting mineral exploration in its traditional territory without the First Nation\u2019s consent. Sachigo Lake Anisininew Nation and another First Nation, Red Sucker Lake in northeastern Manitoba, issued a statement Tuesday saying Signature was exploring under Ontario permits. \u201cThese permits were issued and have been renewed despite formal objections from both Nations and in the absence of any written agreement, consent protocol or meaningful accommodation of our Nations\u2019 concerns,\u201d the joint statement said. Furthermore, the First Nations said they are \u201cdeeply disappointed\u201d that the Toronto-headquartered company \u201chas refused to negotiate a standard exploration agreement.\u201d In response, Signature\u2019s CEO told Newswatch the company has been trying to reach an agreement with... <\/p>\n