National News Yukon government allows mining in the peel watershed region By APTN National News Jan 22, 2014 APTN National News The Yukon government announced it will allow mining in the peel watershed region of the territory. It took seven years of talks between the government, public and the four affected First Nations to come up with a decision. Report an Error Tell us your Story Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your Name *Your Email Address *Details *MessageSubmit Report Tags: decision, Featured, First Nations, Government, Mining, peel, watershed region, Yukon Continue Reading First Nations near Yellowknife tackle the problem of keeping history and culture... Dozens of Akwesasne members on Cornwall Island want a separate band council Author(s) APTN National News [email protected] More Stories First Nations leaders say federal budget fails to highligh... 15 hours ago By Fraser Needham Métis in Saskatchewan withdraw support for Bill C-53 15 hours ago By APTN National News Liberal MP, senator call for public investigation into fed... 16 hours ago By Mark Blackburn Nerissa Quewezance arrested by Saskatoon police 17 hours ago By Kathleen Martens Alberta pipeline sparks wildfire west of Edmonton 18 hours ago By Danielle Paradis Carmacks woman died at shelter after being placed face dow... 21 hours ago By Sara Connors