The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kaw Chiefs is reminding Premier Tim Houston that he has a duty to consult with them before pushing ahead with plans for expanded natural resource development in the province.

In recent weeks, the premier has talked about the need for more resource extraction as a means to bolster and diversify Nova Scotia's economy. He's also talked about lifting bans on things such as fracking and uranium mining.

On Thursday, the co-chairs of the assembly issued an open letter remi…