First Nations’ leaders disrupt Ontario legislature in Ring of Fire protest
Cries of opposition to developing the ‘Ring of Fire’ rained down on provincial politicians in…
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Métis Nation of Ontario set to oust 5K citizens off its citizenship rolls
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has voted to oust more than 5,000 citizens from…
Ontario authorizes exploratory drilling by Noront in Ring of Fire despite Attawapiskat objections
Province, mining firm forge ahead with early exploration as debate continues over regional environmental study
Process to apply for First Nations drinking water compensation now open
As of today, residents of First Nations impacted by long-term boil-water advisories can apply for…
Chiefs say feds taking ‘harmful and dishonourable’ course on Ring of Fire environmental assessment
Legal action is possible if First Nations’ concerns go unaddressed says Chief Gaius Wesley on N2N
Neskantaga urging Ottawa to help protect community from Omicron variant
Chief Wayne Moonias says community is struggling with several issues and is bracing itself for new COVID-19 variant
Courts approve $8B settlement between First Nations, feds in clean water class action
‘This is great progress but it’s just a small stepping stone to ensuring that every status Indian living on an Indian reserve has access to clean drinking water,’ said Chief Emily Whetung on N2N
Neskantaga First Nation sues Ontario for failing to consult on Ring of Fire development
FN says no consultation on mining massive mineral deposit in the James Bay Lowlands.
Feds, First Nations reach proposed $8B settlement in clean water class action
$1.5 billion will go to 142,000 people from 258 First Nations who’ve had to drink unclean water