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Ottawa finally rolls out its Ring of Fire assessment plan

Ottawa finally rolls out its Ring of Fire assessment plan

With an election looming, feds and First Nations to study the pros and cons of Far North mine development
Feds announce $900K for planting trees in the Ogoki Forest

Feds announce $900K for planting trees in the Ogoki Forest

An area destroyed by fire in 2023 will be regenerated in a collaboration that includes the private sector and the First Nations group that manages the forest
New carpentry program celebrates first graduating class

New carpentry program celebrates first graduating class

Eight students completed the program, which is offered in partnership with Keewaytinook Okimakanak
Thunder Bay hosting Indigenous economic development conference

Thunder Bay hosting Indigenous economic development conference

Second annual Neeganii-Iishawin gathering takes place Feb. 10-13
First Nations get federal funding for green fuel project

First Nations get federal funding for green fuel project

A corporation owned by 10 First Nations is looking to build a biorefinery in Fort Frances
Wabun Tribal Council boss goes to bat for Newmont

Wabun Tribal Council boss goes to bat for Newmont

Batise respectful of Takywa Tagamou Nation's position, but disagrees with their portrayal of gold miner
Indigenous Leaders: Wiky chef enters the spotlight in first-of-its-kind culinary education role

Indigenous Leaders: Wiky chef enters the spotlight in first-of-its-kind culinary education role

Joseph Shawana is the newly appointed Indigenous Culinary and Foodways Guide at Centennial College
Northwest First Nation sprouts partnership with BC nursery operator

Northwest First Nation sprouts partnership with BC nursery operator

Cat Lake First Nation teams with PRT Growing Services to lay development groundwork for northern nursery
Hydro One wins bid to build Wawa-Porcupine transmission line

Hydro One wins bid to build Wawa-Porcupine transmission line

The utility company has a 50-50 partnership with Wabun Tribal Council
Kirkland Lake mining agreement to bring jobs, financial benefits for First Nation

Kirkland Lake mining agreement to bring jobs, financial benefits for First Nation

Agnico Eagle and Beaverhouse First Nation formalize new agreement for the Macassa Mine Complex