Aboriginal Issues
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DIAMONDS: De Beers helps fund book of cultural lessons for Tljcho youth
TORONTO – De Beers Canada has contributed $15,000 toward a new book that captures key cultural lessons for Tljcho youth. The book, Tljcho Whaehdoo Godii (Tljcho Storıes from Long Ago), and an accompanying teachers’ guide were launched recently at an…
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GOLD: Red Pine signs MOU with Michipicoten First Nation
ONTARIO – Red Pine Exploration of Toronto and the Michipicoten First Nation (MFN) have signed a memorandum of understanding that covers Red Pine’s Wawa advanced exploration gold project. Quentin Yarie, president and CEO of Red Pine stated, “The company, and…
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ZINC-LEAD: Pine Point signs exploration deal with First Nations
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – Pine Point Mining (formerly Darnley Bay) of Toronto has signed two exploration agreements with three First Nations – Deninu Kue First Nation, Fort Resolution Metis Council and the Kal tl’odeeche First Nation. These people live near the…
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Indigenous peoples on both sides of border need to be involved in NAFTA
A First Nations perspective on NAFTA.
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GOLD: Barkerville, First Nations reach accord
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Toronto-based Barkerville Gold Mines and the Xatśūll First Nation (Soda Creek Indian Band) have reached an interim agreement that spells out the commitment of both parties to maintaining an ongoing relationship with respect to the company’s activities…
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RING OF FIRE: Province to fund road proposals led by First Nations
TORONTO – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynn and the chiefs of Marten Falls, Webequie and Nibiminik First Nations jointly announced that the province will commit to funding two First Nations road proposals that will provide necessary infrastructure for mining development in…
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Canada 150 is not a cause for celebration
Why Canada 150 is no cause for celebration.
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Historic deal ensures First Nations participation in new potash mine
Three levels of government, a mining company and a First Nation have come together in a historic agreement to develop a new potash mine in Saskatchewan. The joint venture between Encanto Potash Corp. and the Muskowekwan First Nation is truly…
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COPPER-GOLD: AuRico, Tse Keh Nay sign IBA for Kemess underground project
BRITISH COLUMBIA – AuRico Metals of Toronto and the Takla Lake, Tsay Keh Dene and Kwadacha (Tse Keh Nay or TKN) have signed an impact benefit agreement covering the Kemess underground copper-gold project 430 km northwest of Prince George. The…
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NICKEL: RNC Minerals, Abitibiwinni sign IBA for Dumont project
QUEBEC – RNC Minerals of Toronto and the Abitibiwinni First Nation (AFN) have signed an impact and benefits agreement for the Dumont nickel project near the town of Amos. The IBA provides the framework for the relationship between the AFN…
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Resource revenue sharing key to renewing nation-to-nation relationship
Ontario has the largest First Nation population in Canada and the most diverse and far-reaching population. The Caldwell First Nation is located at Point Pelee, the most southern tip of Canada. The Fort Severn First Nation is located on Hudson…
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CHROMITE: KWG, Marten Falls FN to be partners in Ring of Fire
ONTARIO – KWG Resources and the Marten Falls First Nation have agreed to work towards establishing the terms of an equal partnership for the mining of KWG’s properties in the Ring of Fire including the Black Horse chromite deposit. The…
