2 First Nations say Ontario’s 1st Anishinaabe-led impact assessment is done, possibly allowing mining initiative

Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are allowing a mining program to move forward after completing what they say is the province’s first Anishinaabe-led impact assessment (ALIA) — but they aren’.

Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are allowing a mining program to move forward after completing what they say is the province’s first Anishinaabe-led impact assessment (ALIA) — but they aren’t supporting or opposing the advancement. Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation say they’ve authorized the program, but only if First Mining Gold meets 35 negotiated terms..


Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are allowing a mining program to move forward after completing what they say is the province’s first Anishinaabe-led impact assessment (ALIA) — but they aren’t supporting or opposing the advancement. Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation say they’ve authorized the program, but only if First Mining Gold meets 35 negotiated terms..

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📍 Source: CBC Thunder Bay · By: Staff · 🗓️ June 18, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online

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