Thank you to all the speakers that presented and shared your experiences on this important topic. The workshop was very informative and helpful to everyone who participated. The presentations will be available in PDF format shortly.
The purpose of this workshop is to inform geology and earth science undergraduate and graduate students on perspectives related to conducting exploration on First Nation traditional land use areas, and to learn about the main concerns of First Nation peoples in regard to exploration and mining. The workshop will be presented by experts from First Nation communities in Northern Ontario, from the mining industry, and from government. This workshop is an opportunity for all to share their views and experiences in a nonconfrontational environment. Ample time will be allotted for discussion and questions.
The following presentations are available in PDF format.
Darrel Manitowabi - Aboriginal Ontario: A Social-Cultural History
Bernie Hughes - First Nation and Industry perspectives on crafting a new Ontario Mining Act
Chief Paul Eshkakogan and Mr Dean Assinewe - Mining – The Sagamok Experience
Andy Fyon - Between a Rock and a Hard Place - We Can Do More Together Than Apart
Martin Cooper - “That benefit intended for us”: First Nations and the Mining Industry – The view from Pele Mountain
Jackie Lamothe - First Nation engagement through the Exploration and Mining Phases