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Xat\u015b\u016bll First Nation near Williams Lake is calling for a halt to the mine permitting process for the Cariboo Gold Project until concerns over the project are addressed. Xat\u015b\u016bll First Nation is located 20 kilometres north of Williams Lake and is one of 17 remaining Secw\u00e9pemc (Shuswap) Nations. Cariboo Gold Project properties are located on several traditional First Nation territories including that of Xat\u015b\u016bll First Nation. The nation announced on Thursday, Nov. 7 they would not provide their consent to Osisko Development\u2019s Cariboo Gold Project until economic, environmental, cultural and health concerns related to the project are addressed. \u201cXat\u015b\u016bll has acted in good faith in our discussions, and we will not stand down until we are treated respectfully as partners and acknowledged as Aboriginal title holders and decision-makers in relation… <\/p>\n

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Xat\u015b\u016bll First Nation near Williams Lake is calling for a halt to the mine permitting process for the Cariboo Gold Project until concerns over the project are addressed. Xat\u015b\u016bll First Nation is located 20 kilometres north of Williams Lake and is one of 17 remaining Secw\u00e9pemc (Shuswap) Nations. Cariboo Gold Project properties are located on several traditional First Nation territories including that of Xat\u015b\u016bll First Nation. The nation announced on Thursday, Nov. 7 they would not provide their consent to Osisko Development\u2019s Cariboo Gold Project until economic, environmental, cultural and health concerns related to the project are addressed. \u201cXat\u015b\u016bll has acted in good faith in our discussions, and we will not stand down until we are treated respectfully as partners and acknowledged as Aboriginal title holders and decision-makers in relation... <\/p>\n

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