Amazay Lake - Kemess North

Takla Lake First Nation Lessons Learned

Press Release - TLFN Opposes Flawed Enbridge Review, Releases Public Report on Flawed EA Process (Nov 4 2009)

Kemess North: Insights & Lessons (Aug 2009)

Joint Panel Review Recommends No to Kemess North Mine

Kemess North Joint Panel Review (COMPLETE VERSION) (7.3 MB)

Kemess North Joint Panel Review (Summary) (1.6 MB)

Canada’s Response to the JPR (21 KB)

Save Amazay Lake (Duncan Lake)

Since Time Immemorial the Tse Keh Nay have occupied their traditional territories in what is now called northern British Columbia.  They have in no way surrendered or relinquished thier title and rights to thier territories. Nor have they signed any agreement that relinquishes their stewardship of the land and its watersheds.

And now there is another threat to their lands that is even more disturbing to us than present-day large-scale logging. This is the mining slated for the northern part of their territory, in particular Northgate Minerals’ aggressive pursuit of gold and copper in the Kemess region.

The company’s plan would see the destruction of Amazay Lake and the local watershed it lies in. The inherent contradiction in Northgate’s plan is that it wants to protect the watershed from acidic run-off due to mining waste by destroying it. This makes no sense to us.

Link to the Tsay Keh Nay website: CLICK HERE!

4th Annual Amazay Lake Gathering

The 4th Annual gathering is to save Amazay Lake from the impending permit award to Northgate Minerals proposal to build the Kemess North Mine resulting in the destruction of this sacred lake traditionally used since time immemorial. The Tse Keh Nay (Three Nations: Takla Lake First Nation, Kwadacha andTsay Keh Dene) invite you to come together to witness and support our efforts in saving our water, culture and wildlife which will be adversely affected by the development of a mine!

4th Annual Amazay Lake Gathering Poster + MAP!

Agenda

Aug 19TRAVEL DAY: Meet & Greet — Coffee & Bannock, Setup Camp
Aug 20 MEETING: Tse Kay Neh Information Meeting @ 1 pm; (Fuel fill up)*
Aug 21 TOUR: Kemess Mine (South) tour 10 am, Crib Tournament, Raffle 50/50 draw
Aug 22 MEETING: Plan Of Action Meeting / Fun Day - Fastball / LahalGames
Aug 23 AMAZAY VISIT & Dignitaries and other guests visit/  FISHING DERBY, Indian Bingo
Aug 24 CLOSING Ceremony: Optional travel home day — Feast; Fuel fill up for vehicles*
Aug 25 Tear down camp, travel home! BBgun shoot off

Supper Feast will be provided for the first & last day!August 20th & 24th. (Coffee &Bannock every morning)

*Fuel Fill-Up days: August 20th and 24th only – Every vehicle is limited up to 100 litres of gas or diesel (three nations members only).

***First Aid volunteers needed***

***Prizes for Derby and Games***


Please note the camp location is at Moose Valley.

Contact Information: Kathaleigh George, Coordinator

W:(250)996-7877

C:(250) 996-7445

email: kathalei@telus.net