Treaty 7 First Nations challenge Alberta's lifting of coal ban in court

"Litigation was our only option at this point. Once coal mines are approved the damage will be done and it will be too late.”

Chief Ouray Crowfoot of Siksika Nation is leading litigation against the Alberta government’s decision to reverse its moratorium on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains. (Siksika Health Services)

This piece was originally published in Alberta Native News.

Siksika Nation and the Blood Tribe are launching a court challenge of the Alberta government’s decision…