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Deh Cho strikes blow against Ottawa in battle over sacred area

By Mark Blackburn
Sep 06, 2012

For years, the Deh Cho First Nations in the Northwest Territories have been fighting the federal government to prevent mining on their traditional lands.

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For years, the Deh Cho First Nations in the Northwest Territories have been fighting the federal government to prevent mining on their traditional lands.

Now, as APTN National News reporter Wayne Rivers reporters, the Deh Cho have landed a small but significant blow in their battle to protect a sacred area.

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