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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.
CreeWest acquires airline, poised for expansion

CreeWest acquires airline, poised for expansion

CreeWest GP Inc. is marking a milestone, acquiring Northern Skies Air Service hangar and charter service located in Sioux Lookout. The $1.
Aboriginal business program sets stage for dialogue

Aboriginal business program sets stage for dialogue

Resource extraction companies that take huge investment risks are always looking for certainty in the areas they operate.
First Nation advances sawmill project

First Nation advances sawmill project

A northwestern Ontario First Nation community has been painstakingly assembling the wood building blocks for a community revival.
First generating station of hydroelectric project complete

First generating station of hydroelectric project complete

The Lower Mattagami hydroelectric redevelopment project has reached a milestone, completing the 67 megawatt (MW) Little Long generating station, the first of four station upgrades in the multi-year, $2.6-billion project.