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Lac Seul-Sioux Lookout pact makes progress

Sioux Lookout Mayor Dennis Leney and Lac Seul First Nation Chief Clifford Bull said they wowed the audience at the recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference in the Niagara region.
Grand Chief Stan Louttit remembered

Grand Chief Stan Louttit remembered

First Nation leaders at the 40th annual Ontario Chiefs Conference in Toronto paused to remember the life of Grand Chief Stan Loutitt, who died June 10 following a battle with cancer.

Deadline here for Aboriginal training program

Youth entrepreneurs have one more day to apply for an Aboriginal youth training program hosted by Waubetek Business Development Corporation. This summer, Waubetek will host a five-week Youth Business Training Program at Laurentian University.

First Nation participating in mine EA

The Naotkamegwanning First Nation is receiving $45,000 from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency to participate in the environmental assessment of Treasury Metals’ proposed Goliath Gold Mine near Dryden in northwestern Ontario.
Waste issues headline Aboriginal conference

Waste issues headline Aboriginal conference

Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy is calling for government and industry to address legacy and potential future issues of hazardous industrial wastes on Aboriginal territory in Northern Ontario.
Aboriginal training gets funding boost

Aboriginal training gets funding boost

Ottawa and Queen’s Park made separate funding announcements on April 4 toward training Aboriginal workers for mining-related jobs in northwestern Ontario and the Far North.
First Nation takes proactive approach with mining companies

First Nation takes proactive approach with mining companies

Wahnapitae First Nation has taken a proactive approach to promote environmental sustainability in its dealings with mining companies like Vale, Glencore and KGHM.

Corporation to align First Nations, industry on resource development

A new partnership between industry and First Nations in northwestern Ontario could serve as a model for sustainable development in First Nations communities.

First Nation contractor digs into the resource sector

Mine site reclamation work has been a saving grace for White Lake Resources Corporation, a contracting company owned by the Pic Mobert First Nation.
First Nation caterer lands mine camp contract

First Nation caterer lands mine camp contract

A First Nation caterer has struck gold after teaming up with an international food and beverage provider.