Choc story shared in lakecity

Xeni Gwet’in elder Mary Jane William (left) greets Angelica Choc of Guatemala who was in the lakecity Monday evening.

Mar. 19, 2015 2:00 p.m.
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Xeni Gwet’in elder Mary Jane William (left) greets Angelica Choc of Guatemala who was in the lakecity Monday evening to share the story of her case against the Canadian company Hudbay Minerals which is being heard in Ontario Supreme Court.

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