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Ring of Fire road funding praised and criticized by community leaders

Ring of Fire road funding praised and criticized by community leaders

Municipal leaders envision economic opportunities with road funding while First Nation leader sees her community being left behind
Construction of the Ring of Fire road begins in Greenstone this fall

Construction of the Ring of Fire road begins in Greenstone this fall

Province earmarks $62 million to improve initial stretch of 'Corridor to Prosperity' through Geraldton
James Bay gold explorer inks First Nation collaboration agreement

James Bay gold explorer inks First Nation collaboration agreement

ONGold, Nibinamik First Nation find common ground to do exploration drilling
Far north tourism camp owners hoping for post-pandemic rebound

Far north tourism camp owners hoping for post-pandemic rebound

First Nations economic development officials market remote fishing excursions, primarily to U.S.-based clients, but some say business has dried up since COVID-19
Fedeli: All First Nations invited to Bill 5 consultation sessions

Fedeli: All First Nations invited to Bill 5 consultation sessions

Indigenous leaders pan the process that will create special economic zones for major Ontario projects
‘Daily calls’: Ring of Fire-area First Nation chief says the push is on for more housing

‘Daily calls’: Ring of Fire-area First Nation chief says the push is on for more housing

Cornelius Wabasse says, ideally, 30 new homes would be built in 2025, but a number closer to five is more likely.
First Nation road proponent going to court to halt Ring of Fire activity

First Nation road proponent going to court to halt Ring of Fire activity

Marten Falls insists on improved 'nation-to-nation' dialogue with government, greater say on how development unfolds
Ford government’s Bill 5 consultation road show is a clandestine affair

Ford government’s Bill 5 consultation road show is a clandestine affair

Province wants First Nations feedback at Thunder Bay, Sudbury sessions to shape legislative details of Special Economic Zones
Revenue-sharing agreement with airline nets First Nation over $1M

Revenue-sharing agreement with airline nets First Nation over $1M

North Star Air officials presented the ceremonial cheque to Webequie First Nation during the community’s 50th annual summer festival
Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations hold ceremony to mark next step in Indigenous-led development at Ring of Fire

Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations hold ceremony to mark next step in Indigenous-led development at Ring of Fire

"We share a common vision with Marten Falls to change how development occurs in our traditional territory"