Posts Tagged ‘resource development’

Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Work Together to Build a Strong Future

Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Work Together to Build a Strong Future

Ontario and NAN Sign New Treaty Relationship Agreement Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler today marked the signing of a new agreement to strengthen the relationship between the province and Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Premier Wynne and Grand Chief Fiddler were at Queen’s [Read more]

Marrying Conservation and Economic Growth : A How-To Guide

Marrying Conservation and Economic Growth : A How-To Guide

Canada is at a turning point when it comes to resource development and conservation. I’m an ecologist and conservationist by training. Born in the United States, I helped coordinate the first Earth Day and create the first Department of Environmental Protection. I worked to establish protective [Read more]

First Nation Begins Land Use Planning Process

First Nation Begins Land Use Planning Process

Webequie and Ontario Working Together on a Community-Based Land Use Plan Webequie First Nation has become the fourth community in the Ring of Fire area to reach an agreement with Ontario to work together on a community-based land use plan. “We’re looking forward to working in partnership with [Read more]

Ontario and Matawa Member First Nations Celebrate Historic Framework for Negotiations on the Ring of Fire

Ontario and Matawa Member First Nations Celebrate Historic Framework for Negotiations on the Ring of Fire

Premier Joins First Nations Chiefs to Formalize Regional Framework Premier Kathleen Wynne and the Matawa member First Nations Chiefs were in Thunder Bay yesterday, where they joined Matawa community members, to officially celebrate the recent signing of a landmark regional framework agreement to [Read more]

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]

FONOM Executive Holds ‘Full and Frank, Candid’ Meetings with Premier and Ministers

FONOM Executive Holds ‘Full and Frank, Candid’ Meetings with Premier and Ministers

Alan Spacek, Mayor of Kapuskasing, and President of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), expressed his satisfaction with a high level meeting held with Premier Kathleen Wynne and Cabinet Members Zimmer, Orazetti, Gravelle, Jeffrey, Murray and Parliamentary Assistant to the [Read more]

Students Picket in Support of Attawapiskat

Students Picket in Support of Attawapiskat

First Nation students picket John Duncan Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development in Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY, ON – The elected Grand Chief, Marsha Kennedy of Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School and the school leadership group are showing their support for Chief Theresa Spence [Read more]

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