Stage set for climactic meeting between blockaders, De Beers and Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence
The situation is continuing to develop in Attawapiskat.
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De Beers ups pressure on Attawapiskat Chief Spence to end diamond mine blockade
De Beers is pressuring Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence and her band council to bring an end a four-day blockade of a winter road leading to the company’s Victor diamond mine in northern Ontario.
Attawapiskat diamond mine blockade causing De Beers “financial damages,” could force shut-down
An ongoing blockadeby Attawapiskat residents of an ice road leading to a De Beers diamond mine is causing “significant financial damages” and “irreparable harm” which could force the mining giant to shut its operations down, according to the company.
Attawapiskat diamond mine blockade causing De Beers "financial damages," could force shut-down
An ongoing blockadeby Attawapiskat residents of an ice road leading to a De Beers diamond mine is causing “significant financial damages” and “irreparable harm” which could force the mining giant to shut its operations down, according to the company.
Diamond mine hit by second Attawapiskat blockade
About a dozen Attawapiskat residents launched a second blockade on an ice road leading to the De Beers diamond mine Sunday.
Attawapiskat diamond mine blockade continues, protesters eye De Beers airport
An Attawapiskat blockade of a winter road leading to a diamond mine operated by De Beers could last until spring and expand to the company’s airport, says Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence.
Attawapiskat Chief Spence calls for band meeting as diamond mine blockade unfolds
A group of Attawapiskat residents have been blockading the main winter road leading to the De Beers’ Victor diamond mine since Monday, a spokesperson for the company said Tuesday.
De Beers “no trespassing” signs keep Attawapiskat trapper from following grandfather’s footprints
As the community of Attawapiskat continues to cope with a lack of housing, some in the community are lamenting the loss of their hunting and fishing grounds.
De Beers "no trespassing" signs keep Attawapiskat trapper from following grandfather's footprints
As the community of Attawapiskat continues to cope with a lack of housing, some in the community are lamenting the loss of their hunting and fishing grounds.