Premier Kinew Faces Indigenous Consultation Pushback

Premier Wab Kinew claims there’s no Indigenous opposition to an LNG pipeline connecting to Churchill Port, citing support from chiefs involved in port expansion—but critics, including Cree activist Clayton Thomas-Müller and MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee, argue meaningful consultation hasn’t occurred and that the process is being rushed. While Kinew insists PM Mark Carney has set a 2030 deadline for the pipeline, no costs or final plans have been released, and MKO maintains each First Nation will decide independently on resource projects, stressing the Crown’s duty to consult and respect Indigenous rights. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5788d872fda01f96