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The sovereign nation of Missinippi Nehethowak, as represented by Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, and HudBay Minerals Inc. were in Winnipeg court March 20 over protests undertaken by MCCN blocking entrance to where HudBay’s gold, zinc and copper mine is being developed near Lalor Lake, which MCCN contends is unceded Missinippi Nehethowak Territory. MCCN says neither the company nor Manitoba government received MCCN’s consent to operate. MCCN led two peaceful demonstrations on Jan. 28 and March 5 at the site.

A March 16 election has resulted in two chiefs for Standing Buffalo First Nation. Roberta Sooyewaste was elected chief but Roger Redman is holding on to the position. Sooyewaste was one of three people to run for the position; Redman was not on the ballot. Ten others vied for six positions as councillor. Now there are two sets of chiefs and councillors claiming to be duly elected. Standing Buffalo First Nation has its own election custom code. Redman is challenging the election.