It has always been my view that the aboriginal peoples are part of the environment. You cannot just look at the trees, the birds, the wildlife, the water and the land in absence of the people. With all respect to environmental groups, they do leave that omitted from their zealous protection of wildlife and the environment. I believe that the environmental interests are always in the forefront of every aboriginal person, and every aboriginal First Nation in the territories. If the First Nations have to, they will go it alone and ensure that even without the environmental groups, the study process and the environment will receive full screening and protection. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 222-13(6): Diavik Environmental Review
In the Legislative Assembly on November 13th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 222-13(6): Diavik Environmental Review
Question 222-13(6): Diavik Environmental Review
Item 6: Oral Questions
November 12th, 1998
Page 421
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