A SEAT AT THE TABLE


INDIGENOUS PROJECTS
FIRST NATIONS AND ONTARIO ONE STEP CLOSER TO
BUILDING ALL-SEASON ROADS IN THE RING OF FIRE
Marten Falls First Nation Chief Bruce Achneepineskum (left); Ontario Minister of Mines George Pirie (centre); and
Webequie First Nation Chief Cornelius Wabasse.
and training facilities, recreation centres, commercial
buildings, and labour force development programs.
These projects would help improve the well-being
and readiness of the First Nations to participate
fully in the construction of road projects that would
connect the Ring of Fire critical mineral deposits with
manufacturing hubs in the south.
“As we move forward to now begin to consider
road construction and operations, our commitment
remains to be strong stewards of our lands and our
environment, in balance with being active partners
in growing economic opportunities and benefits
for both our communities and other First Nation
communities,” said Marten Falls First Nation Chief
Bruce Achneepineskum.
“Being at the table in the planning and
implementation of road development is key to building
a foundation for our future, a future that reflects our
community vision, well-being and prosperity,” added
Webequie First Nation Chief Cornelius Wabasse.
Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations are
currently leading three Environmental Assessments
(EA) for the roads that would become the corridor to
prosperity.
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The Ontario government, Marten Falls First Nation
and Webequie First Nation signed an agreement to
develop community infrastructure projects that could
support future development opportunities, including
building all-seasons roads to the mineral-rich Ring of
Fire region.
“I want to commend Marten Falls First Nation
Chief Bruce Achneepineskum and Webequie First
Nation Chief Cornelius Wabasse for their vision and
commitment to building stronger communities,” said
George Pirie, Minister of Mines. “Their leadership and
dedication to making progress on these important
infrastructure projects is helping to build the
corridor to prosperity. These roads would enhance
the well-being and livelihoods of their communities
by improving access to critical goods and services.
The road network would also unlock the generational
critical minerals potential in the Ring of Fire region.”
The Community Development Agreement commits
the province to supporting shovel-ready infrastructure
projects. Those could include construction of health
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