National Chief rejects unilateralism, imperialism; says major projects can’t happen without First Nations

“Attending the COF meeting was an important opportunity to speak to Premiers directly about the role of First Nations in decision-making on major projects,” said National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak. “Major project development cannot happen without us. Many Chiefs are deeply concerned about legislation that has tried to shove First Nations people aside. Collaborative decision-making is essential, and that includes legislation and decision-making on all major projects. A course correction is needed to ensure a constructive nation-to-nation relationship.”