Ontario First Nations Resist Accelerated Mining in Ring of Fire
Ontario's rush to develop mines has sparked warnings from impacted First Nations, who claim the province's actions undermine their rights and deepen divisions.
Premier Doug Ford and Indigenous Minister Greg Rickford signed a $39.5-million agreement with Webequie First Nation, including $1.5-million for mental health supports and over $10 million for the Webequie Supply Road Project.
“History repeating itself”
First Nations leaders vow to assert their role as rights holders, as the province accelerates mining development in the Ring of Fire mineral deposit.
- New infrastructure deal includes a supply road in the Ring of Fire
- First enactment of the province's controversial Bill 5 legislation
- Impacted First Nations warn of undermined rights and deepening divisions
Author's summary: Ontario's mining development sparks First Nations resistance.