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Rural communities vie to be sustainable licence holders

Rural communities vie to be sustainable licence holders

Frustration is mounting as three communities vie to be the new sustainable licence holders (SFL) for the Crown land surrounding Marathon , Manitouwadge and Pic River . Competition is fierce and other organizations are jockeying for the same spot.
New tool targets Aboriginal youth for mining careers

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

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

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. The aggressive push by Cliffs Natural Resources and Canada Chrome to develop a $1.
Thunder Bay environmental consulting firm expands

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

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. The initiative is on the agenda for Sioux Lookout's upcoming Economic Development Summit, Nov.
Opportunity knocks for First Nations value-added business

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.
Paul Martin pulling Aboriginals out of poverty with CAPE

Paul Martin pulling Aboriginals out of poverty with CAPE

A young First Nation boy caught Paul Martin's ear. “'Before you went into politics you were a lawyer and then the president of Canada Steamship Lines, right?'” said the boy to Canada's former Prime Minister.
Bridging the gap in the Far North

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.