Expanding the mine, killing a lake: A case study of First Nations' environmental values, perceptions of risk and health.

Knowledge to action: First nations engagement with research for community benefit.

“…This includes the exclusion of First Nations people from meaningful participation in decisions that affect their lands (Arquette et al, 2002;Galbraith, Bradshaw, & Rutherford, 2007). For instance, it has been concluded in a recent research project that the members of TLFN have long been excluded from meaningful consultation and decision making power over industrial development conducted on their territory (Place, 2007). Aboriginal peoples' connection to, and relationship with, the land is a very important part of their culture, and is a part of overall health and wellbeing.…”