‘There is no access to critical minerals in Canada without Indigenous Peoples being at the table in a decision-making position,’ Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said
Fort Albany
Mining Ontario’s Ring of Fire could help build green energy — but also damage vital peatlands
Roughly 500 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, Ont., lies one of the most carbon-rich peatlands on the planet. This water-logged landscape of lakes, ponds and rivers carpeted in moss is known as the Hudson Bay Lowlands — or the “breathing lands” to nearby First Nations.
Minister ‘considering next steps’ for Ring of Fire assessment
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault is considering “next steps” in response to the joint letter sent by First Nations chiefs last week, according to a federal government spokesperson.
First Nations chiefs concerned with Ring of Fire process
As Canada and Ontario discuss a potential agreement on how the regional assessment will be done in the Ring of Fire area, First Nations chiefs are calling to be equally consulted and included in the process.
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.
3 northern Ontario First Nations declare moratorium on Ring of Fire development
Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Neskantaga calling for thorough regional impact assessment
3 northern Ontario First Nations declare moratorium on Ring of Fire development
Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Neskantaga calling for thorough regional impact assessment
Growing pressure from northern Ontario First Nations forces feds to extend Ring of Fire consultations
At least six First Nations in the region sent letters to federal Impact Assessment Agency demanding more time
Climate change impacts in northern Ontario show rivers need protection
As the Earth’s temperature rises, the changes to the river basins around Hudson and James Bay are profound — earlier springs, shorter winters, reduced ice-road time and changes to hunting and cultural practices, Tanya Talaga writes.
Holding Back the River
It used to be, before the time of barometers and weather instruments, the Cree of James Bay could tell the coming weather by the night stars and moon.