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Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations hold ceremony to mark next step in Indigenous-led development at Ring of Fire

Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations hold ceremony to mark next step in Indigenous-led development at Ring of Fire

"We share a common vision with Marten Falls to change how development occurs in our traditional territory"
Carney vows ‘shift in attitude’ on major projects with Labour Day timeline

Carney vows ‘shift in attitude’ on major projects with Labour Day timeline

Prime Minister Mark Carney brought premiers up to speed on U.S. trade negotiations in Huntsville
Carney’s pitch for projects doesn’t leave favourable impression for Indigenous political groups

Carney’s pitch for projects doesn’t leave favourable impression for Indigenous political groups

Leaders want assurances from Ottawa on delivering upfront community infrastructure, equal say on mine project development
Mushkegowuk chiefs designate Ring of Fire as ‘protected homeland’

Mushkegowuk chiefs designate Ring of Fire as ‘protected homeland’

The motion was drafted and passed following a presentation to the chiefs by Jeronimo Kataquapit on Tuesday
‘Complete destruction of the earth’: First Nations leaders gear up to fight development bills in court

‘Complete destruction of the earth’: First Nations leaders gear up to fight development bills in court

The pair of bills from the federal and provincial governments aim to speed up some major development projects
First Nations launch challenge to overturn Ontario, federal 'megaprojects' laws

First Nations launch challenge to overturn Ontario, federal 'megaprojects' laws

Bill 5 allows the provincial government to 'unilaterally ram through projects without meaningful engagement,' First Nations argue
First Nations to launch legal challenge against Ontario, federal bills 5 and C-5

First Nations to launch legal challenge against Ontario, federal bills 5 and C-5

Nine First Nations petitioning court for an injunction that would prevent feds from fast-track infrastructure projects
Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire, Alberta is on board

Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire, Alberta is on board

Ontario signed an agreement with Alberta to build infrastructure and energy corridors
Rickford, Ontario extend olive branch to First Nations on ‘special economic zones’

Rickford, Ontario extend olive branch to First Nations on ‘special economic zones’

Consultation means nothing without accommodation, says Wabun executive director
Ford to meet with Indigenous leaders on pro-mining legislation

Ford to meet with Indigenous leaders on pro-mining legislation

Premier tells U.S. network that majority of First Nations supported Bill 5