2 First Nations Say Ontario's 1st Anishinaabe-Led Impact Assessment Is Done, Possibly Allowing Mining Project

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

Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are allowing a mining project 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 development. Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation say they’ve authorized the project, but only if First Mining Gold meets 35 negotiated terms.

These First Nations say they’ve completed Ontario’s first Anishinaabe-led impact assessment – by Sarah Law (CBC News Thunder Bay – June 18, 2026)

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/ Cat Lake, Lac Seul give mining company terms and conditions to proceed with project Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are allowing a mining project 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 development. Cat Lake First Nation ...