First Nations blast B.C. for ‘hurrying’ Similkameen mine – Grand Forks Gazette

December 4, 2025

The Lower and Upper Similkameen Indian Bands have issued a statement blasting Premier David Eby and the provincial government’s economic plan for speeding through a mining proposal in their traditional territory.

The First Nations accused Eby’s Look West plan of failing to live up to what is written inside in, in particular around the importance of partnerships with First Nations for B.C.’s economic future.

“On the New Ingerbelle Project, however, B.C. is hurrying past opportunities for genuine partnership that would benefit the province, First Nations, and business,” the USIB and LSIB stated.

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