Representatives of P.E.I.’s Mi’kmaq bands are disappointed in a recent decision regarding the sale of Mill River golf course.
On Nov. 13, the P.E.I.’s court of appeal issued its decision related to the Mi’kmaq objection to the sale of the property and the province’s failure to consult appropriately with the Mi’kmaq related to that sale.
The court found the sale did not breach a duty to consult Island Mi’kmaq.
Lennox Island Chief Darlene Bernard said the decision is disappointing and she’s concerned about “many statements” contained in the decision.
“We will be reviewing the decision in detail with our legal counsel before deciding upon next steps.”
Abegweit Chief Roderick Gould Jr. said he will continue to defend the rights of the Mi’kmaq people.
“For decades, the pathway to assert the constitutionally protected rights of Indigenous Canadians has seen many setbacks on the route to success,” he said in a news release.
“We will not let this setback deter us from our efforts to defend the rights of the Mi’kmaq today and into the future.”
A decision regarding next steps will be announced in the coming weeks.