Posts Tagged ‘first nations communities’

Ontario Enhancing Job-Skills Programs for First Nations Communities

Ontario Enhancing Job-Skills Programs for First Nations Communities

Ontario Supporting Careers in Ring of Fire, Other Mining Developments Ontario is investing in training programs that will support jobs and improve the quality of life for First Nations communities near the Ring of Fire.   “I’m extremely proud of the support our government continues to show for [Read more]

Moving Forward on the Ring of Fire

Moving Forward on the Ring of Fire

Ontario Leading the Creation of a Development Corporation for Ring of Fire Infrastructure Ontario is taking a significant step forward toward the development of the Ring of Fire. The province will lead the creation of a development corporation that would bring together private and public partners, [Read more]

Northern Ontario Wants New Forest Agreement

Northern Ontario Wants New Forest Agreement

Northern Ontario mayors are calling for an expanded renewal of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement that will involve key stakeholders including local and provincial governments, First Nations communities, environmental groups and the forestry sector. Following the Canadian Boreal Forest [Read more]

New Educational Opportunities for Constance Lake First Nation

New Educational Opportunities for Constance Lake First Nation

Constance Lake First Nation Community Members to Have Access to Online and Distance Programs and Courses without Leaving their Community THUNDER BAY, ON – Constance Lake First Nation community members will soon have access to a wide range of online and distance programs and courses from [Read more]

ETFO Says Prime Minister Should Meet with Chief Spence & Aboriginal Leaders

ETFO Says Prime Minister Should Meet with Chief Spence & Aboriginal Leaders

Consultation, Not Arbitrary, Laws Needed to Address First Nations’ Issues; Prime Minister can start by meeting Chief Spence, Aboriginal leaders Rather than proceed with bills that adversely affect First Nations sovereignty and lands, the Prime Minister should meet with Aboriginal leaders and hold [Read more]

Statement from Minister of Northern Development and Mines on Aboriginal Consultation and Mineral Exploration

Statement from Minister of Northern Development and Mines on Aboriginal Consultation and Mineral Exploration

Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines, released the following statement Friday (Nov.9,2012) on consulting with Aboriginal communities on mineral exploration and development: “Our government is responsible for managing Crown lands and the natural resources of this province. [Read more]

“BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD ON FIRST NATIONS DRINKING WATER BILL” says Hughes

“BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD ON FIRST NATIONS DRINKING WATER BILL” says Hughes

OTTAWA, ON – The Conservative’s can’t just legislate themselves free of the government’s primary responsibilities to First Nations says Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP, Carol Hughes. Hughes was speaking to a Senate bill that will unilaterally impose regulations on First Nations for the [Read more]

Ontario and Marten Falls First Nation Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Ontario and Marten Falls First Nation Sign Memorandum of Understanding

McGuinty Government and Marten Falls First Nation Support Responsible Development in the Ring of Fire Ontario and Marten Falls First Nation have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to realize the benefits of responsible mineral development in the Ring of Fire. The memorandum of [Read more]

“PROJECT HARRINGTON” LEADS TO NETWORK OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION AND ILLEGAL DRUG TRAFFICKING and Approx $1.13 Millon Worth of Drugs Seized

“PROJECT HARRINGTON” LEADS TO NETWORK OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION AND ILLEGAL DRUG TRAFFICKING and Approx $1.13 Millon Worth of Drugs Seized

THUNDER BAY, ON – Numerous charges have been laid after several Ontario police services including Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a number of search warrants in relation to a joint forces drug investigation. At a media conference in Thunder Bay, OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau [Read more]

Stillwater’s Environmental Impact Statement Expected Next Week for Marathon PGM-Cu Project

Stillwater’s Environmental Impact Statement Expected Next Week for Marathon PGM-Cu Project

MARATHON, ON – June 4, 2012, Stillwater Canada Inc. provided notification that its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Marathon PGM-Cu Project would be submitted to the Marathon Joint Review Panel during the week of June 11th-15th, 2012.  A copy of the letter is published [Read more]

CRIMINAL CHARGES LAID IN RELATION TO HISTORICAL INCIDENTS

CRIMINAL CHARGES LAID IN RELATION TO HISTORICAL INCIDENTS

THUNDER BAY, ON –The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North West Region Crime Unit has been investigating numerous reports of sexual offences against a male who worked in a number of First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario. These investigations were initiated in 1994 and the accused was [Read more]

ROF Signs Memorandum of Understanding with First Nations

ROF Signs Memorandum of Understanding with First Nations

TORONTO, ON  – January 17, 2012 Ring of Fire Resources Inc. (the “Company” or “ROF”) (TSX-V: ROF, FRANKFURT: RG5, OTC.PK: HWKPF) is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mattagami and Matachewan First Nations in relation to [Read more]

Update on Northwestern Ontario Forest Fires and Evacuations – July 23

Update on Northwestern Ontario Forest Fires and Evacuations – July 23

Evacuation operations in the past few days have brought 3,591 people to safety. All required evacuations are now complete. No further evacuations are planned at this time. We are constantly re-assessing the need for future evacuations with First Nations Leadership. All necessary resources are [Read more]

Ontario Deploys Mobile Medical Unit To Aid Forest Fire Evacuation

Ontario Deploys Mobile Medical Unit To Aid Forest Fire Evacuation

  2,730 People Evacuated From Northwestern Ontario The province is sending the Emergency Medical Assistance Team (EMAT) to support forest fire evacuees in Northwestern Ontario. EMAT will be on hand to provide medical assessment to evacuees arriving in Thunder Bay, to address a range of immediate [Read more]

Update on Deer Lake Evacuation & Northwest Forest Fires (w/Video)

Update on Deer Lake Evacuation & Northwest Forest Fires (w/Video)

From www.EmergencyManagementOntario.ca July 12, 2011 4:55 PM ONTARIO COORDINATES EVACUATION OF DEER LAKE UPDATE #7 ON DEER LAKE EVACUATION AND NORTHWEST FOREST FIRES Forest fires damaged a main power transmission line, cutting power to the communities of Slate Falls, Pickle Lake, Cat Lake, [Read more]

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