Democracy Gone Astray

Democracy, being a human construct, needs to be thought of as directionality rather than an object. As such, to understand it requires not so much a description of existing structures and/or other related phenomena but a declaration of intentionality.
This blog aims at creating labeled lists of published infringements of such intentionality, of points in time where democracy strays from its intended directionality. In addition to outright infringements, this blog also collects important contemporary information and/or discussions that impact our socio-political landscape.

All the posts here were published in the electronic media – main-stream as well as fringe, and maintain links to the original texts.

[NOTE: Due to changes I haven't caught on time in the blogging software, all of the 'Original Article' links were nullified between September 11, 2012 and December 11, 2012. My apologies.]

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

HudBay Minerals Sues Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Over Protests At Manitoba Mine

WINNIPEG — A legal battle has erupted between HudBay Minerals Inc. and a northern Manitoba First Nation over two Idle No More rallies this winter.

HudBay is suing the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation over the rallies it says blocked the entrance to where the company's gold, zinc and copper mine is being developed.

Mathias Colomb chief Arlen Dumas says his members did not prevent access to the site near Lalor Lake, but simply held a peaceful demonstration.

Dumas also says HudBay and the Manitoba government should have obtained consent from area aboriginals before going ahead with development.

The chief says the band never surrendered its rights to the land and resources.

A court hearing on the lawsuit, as well as a request for an injunction against further rallies, is scheduled for Wednesday.

Work is well underway on development of the 916-hectare property.

Original Article
Source: huffingtonpost.ca
Author: CP
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