Aboriginal Businesses Feature
Company examines site options for processing plant
Company examines site options for processing plant Iron ore miner in holding pattern Ian Ross An Aboriginally-owned mining company still has Atikokan in its sights for an iron ore processing plant despite delays in accessing a former open pit mine. In mid-February, Bending Lake Iron Group president Henr
Aboriginal Businesses News
Nuclear waste storage proposal sparks protest
A proposal to develop a permanent nuclear waste storage facility on the north shore of Lake Huron is causing controversy amongst the area's First Nations communities.
First Nation rolls into transportation sector First Nation rolls into transportation sector
On the fast track
Ian Ross
Serpent River First Nation is laying the groundwork to become a northeastern Ontario transportation hub.
The First Nation community partnered with Sudbury's Mansour Group to land a railway ballast contract last summer to supply 125
Company examines site options for processing plantCompany examines site options for processing plant Iron ore miner in holding pattern Ian Ross An Aboriginally-owned mining company still has Atikokan in its sights for an iron ore processing plant despite delays in accessing a former open pit mine. In mid-February, Bending Lake Iron Group president Henr
MAATS training program builds First Nation capacity MAATS training program builds First Nation capacity
Agreement fosters education and business opportunities
Adelle Larmour
Building capacity and business ventures for First Nation people is the focus of the impact benefit agreement (IBA) signed between Northgate Minerals Corporation and Matachewan First Nat
Northern universities focus on attracting First Nations With First Nations representing an ever-increasing portion of the Canadian population, Northern Ontario universities are using a number of ways to engage and accommodate them.
First Nations prosper through energy projectsThe Moose Cree First Nation have hit upon the secret to true independence.
Rural communities vie to be sustainable licence holdersFrustration is mounting as three communities vie to be the new sustainable licence holders (SFL) for the Crown land surrounding Marathon, Manitouwadge and Pic River.
New tool targets Aboriginal youth for mining careers Start them young. It's the rationale behind a recruiting tool designed to attract more Aboriginal youth into mineral exploration and mining careers.
Mining company supports First Nation blockade at McFauld's Lake Noront Resources Ltd. (NOT:TSX) is supporting the actions of its exploration partner Marten Falls First Nation to block exploration in the Ring of Fire area of the James Bay Lowlands.
First Nation pushes back against 'Ring of Fire' mine, rail project A Thunder Bay mineral symposium of the Matawa First Nations tribal council in February could be a raucous affair.
Thunder Bay environmental consulting firm expands Opening up Ontario's Far North to mineral development means First Nation communities will need top-notch environmental experts in their corner.
Chiefs, industry experts gather for Sioux Lookout economic summit Sioux Lookout is taking a serious look at establishing an urban First Nation reserve to stimulate economic development.
Opportunity knocks for First Nations value-added business Operating a First Nations-owned forestry company is likely going to eat into Terry Favelle's social life. But the president of Two Feathers Forest Products won't complain too much if it brings hope and delivers jobs to Aboriginal youth in this economically struggling part of northwestern Ontario.
Paul Martin pulling Aboriginals out of poverty with CAPE The purpose of CAPE is to provide the upfront money for Aboriginals to buy a company, but also learn how to run it with the idea that once they learn how, we would sell our investment to them, then go onto the next thing.
Bridging the gap in the Far North A new bridge and road system is being built in the Far North of Ontario to allow access to the First Nation communities of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwig and Wapekeka.
Community forestry concept gaining momentum Having a greater say in the management of forests was on the minds of 120 attendees at a Thunder Bay workshop in early March.
Uranium exploration holds concern for First Nation Uranium exploration activity in Elliot Lake has a community demanding the province start formal consultation proceedings with Serpent River First Nation on its traditional and treaty lands.
Paul Martin launches $50 million Aboriginal business fund Aboriginal businesses across Canada are set to receive a $50 million helping hand in the form CAPE Fund Management Inc., an investment fund launched by former prime minister Paul Martin.
Equity stakes key for First Nation resource partnerships First Nations should insist on taking an ownership role in natural resource projects, rather than consistently going to the Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) as a partnership solution, according to a leading expert on Aboriginal partnerships.
Employment rates - Indicator holds steady in the NorthNorthern Ontario's employment rate has held relatively steady over the last five years with gains in the northwest.
Truss company looking to span northeastern OntarioA former sawmill property has gotten new life with a First Nation-owned and operated building component manufacturer.
Canadian Arrow on solid ground with First NationFirst Nation approval was key in Canadian Arrow Mine's gradual development of its highly-prospective Kenbridge nickel deposit in northwestern Ontario.
Cree Village Ecolodge living lightly on the landHaving begun eight years ago as a First Nations effort to spark economic development, the Cree Village Ecolodge is now one of the world’s foremost examples of a green getaway.
Cold enough (03/05)This winter’s mild weather has plagued the Pickle Lake community, as transports are unable to get supplies to area communities because the ice is too thin.
Getting their fair share (03/05)Attawapiskat area First Nations communities are driving home a message of inclusion as tendering contracts are being scheduled for next winter’s construction phase of the Victor Mine project.
Into uncharted entrepreneurial territory (03/05)North American Charters 2000 has created significant turbulence by biting a hefty chunk out of the air carrier service sector.
Joining the global village (03/05)Northern Ontario will always have remote communities, but they no longer have to be isolated.
Power struggles on the Manitoba border (03/05)Northwestern First Nations communities want to be main developers in hydro electric development projects.
The Aboriginal advantage (03/05)John Symington feels close to seeing some long-term major projects pay off.
The Germans are coming (03/05)A Manitoulin Island Aboriginal tourism marketing cooperative is going shopping in Europe.
Victor’s influence spreads (03/05)The diamond exploration activity surrounding Attawapiskat is slowly moving west to Kasabonika.
Wireless service coming to Manitoulin Island (03/05)A new telecommunications company is offering Manitoulin Island residents a competitive choice where one hasn’t been offered before.
