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 Dan Vandal looks back on his career in Ottawa 37 mins ago By Tiar Wheatle After living in frigid conditions, Cree family gets new te... 44 mins ago By Creeson Agecoutay ‘Mining and salmon have never gotten along’; A... 59 mins ago By Sara Connors ‘A sense of relief’: Megan Gallagher’s parents react... 2 hours ago By Leanne Sanders Ontario First Nations mull next steps on child welfare ami... 3 hours ago By The Canadian Press Complaints against Mounties jump 5th year in a row: report 3 days ago By Kathleen Martens