Policy Letter: MbEN supports Fisher River Cree Nation in calling for diligent impact assessment for proposed peat mining in traditional territories

MbEN supports Fisher River Cree Nation in calling for diligent impact assessment for proposed peat mining in traditional territories

MbEN and Wilderness Committee Manitoba have produced a letter of support for Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN), who are responding to a proposal to increase peat mining in the area. FRCN calls for enhanced impact assessment of the proposal due to the likely negative outcomes for the ecosystem and local Indigenous peoples.