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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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Canada 150 is not a cause for celebration
Why Canada 150 is no cause for celebration.
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Gold: Key authorization issued for KSM’s tailings facility
Seabridge Gold announced today that the federal government has issued a regulatory amendment to Schedule 2 of the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER) under the Fisheries Act for Seabridge’s KSM Project located in northwestern British Columbia. The amendment authorizes certain…
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The sustainable power of Reconciliation
Ontario First Nations live almost exclusively on the most vulnerable lands in the Far North, while 90% of the province’s population live on just 13% of the land in the south. Our Peoples – from the Great Lakes to James…
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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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Balancing economic development with environmental protection
Wahnapitae First Nation in Ontario is having success with its strategy to connect the community and the mining industry, reports the Chiefs of Ontario.
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First Nation mining services business incorporates traditional values with state of the art training
Aboriginal communities are increasingly moving forward with economic development in many different sectors. Mining companies have also become more proactive in regards to environmental protection and First Nation consultation. Nimkie Mining Services Corp. has become an effective part of the…
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The Wabun Model: Meaningful engagement mineral resource exploration and development
Jason Batise, executive director, Wabun Tribal Council, and Stephanie LaBelle, mineral development advisor, Wabun Tribal Council, give recommendations on improving meaningful engagement of First Nations in mineral resource exploration and development.
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AGREEMENT: Goldeye Announces Renewal of Exploration Agreement With Sandy Lake First Nation
TORONTO: Goldeye Explorations Limited is pleased to announce that pursuant to section 57(b) of the Exploration Agreement between the Company and Sandy Lake First Nation (“SLFN”) dated November 12, 2013, Goldeye and SLFN have agreed to a two (2) year…
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Poised to become a powerful economic force
From clearing the plains in Canada to bulldozing sacred sites in North Dakota: governments and industry must end the atrocities and work with First Nations on creating sustainable economies that will save the environment. Over the Labour Day long weekend,…
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DIAMONDS: Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine Opens
Gahcho Kué, the world’s largest new diamond mine in the last 13 years, officially opened today. The mine, a joint venture with The De Beers Group of Companies (51 per cent) and Mountain Province Diamonds (49 per cent), is expected…
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ENERGY: Renewable energy gets closer look at Iqaluit summit
IQALUIT: Hybridized electricity production that includes renewable energy is projected to be less expensive than business-as-usual in some northern communities. At least that’s what researchers at the Waterloo Institute of Sustainable Energy have found. And that’s in addition to the environmental…
