Proposed silica sand mine on First Nation territory still opposed by advocates
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Canadian Premium Sands says Camp Morning Star's views aren't shared by the majority of people living near the proposed mine site, but it's open to speaking with them.
A proposed silica sand mine in Seymourville on Hollow Water First Nation territory continues to stir concern among some living in the area, but according to the company intending on working there, their views aren’t shared by the majority.
Members of Camp Morning Star along with Manitoba Energy Justice Coalition gathered outside the Manitoba Legislature Tuesday morning, protesting what they call a lack of assessments and consultations with all community members.
“We want to ensure that there is something for future generations, not only Indigenous peoples but all people,” Camp Morning Star member Marcel Hardisty said. “If we don’t do something to stop the destructive nature of industrial practices and government policy, what are we going to have left for our children?”
The group has opposed the project since 2019, when Alberta-based Canadian Premium Sands first received its license from the province.
The leases were approved by the local band council. However, Hardisty said they don’t represent the views of everyone living there — those worried about the mine’s disregard of the spiritual significance of silica sand among Indigenous peoples and its potential effects on air quality, wildlife and water.
Hardisty said the chief and council didn’t respond to an op-ed he wrote in the Winnipeg Free Press in 2019, even though he’s interested in sitting down with them.
Hollow Water First Nation said it didn’t have a comment on the issue.
Camp Morning Star sent Premier Heather Stefanson a letter in November outlining its concerns and a number of demands surrounding the project, a Tuesday morning release stated.
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