NAN Concerns about Protectionist Bill

A bill that would map land in the Far North is getting a cool reception from some First Nations people.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation say they won't support the bill in part because they feel left out of the consultation process.

Natural Resources Minister Donna Canfield promised in June the bill would protect 225-thousand square kilometres in a network of conservation areas.

But NAN Grand Chief Stan Beardy is asking for the bill to be withdrawn unless it's changed to allow more participation from their communities.