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flag Indigenous groups in northern Ontario oppose Canada’s rush to develop the Ring of Fire, demanding genuine consent and partnership.

flag Indigenous communities in northern Ontario are raising concerns over the Canadian government’s accelerated plans to develop the Ring of Fire, a mineral-rich region with vast deposits of nickel, copper, chromite, and platinum group metals vital for clean energy and technology. flag While federal and provincial leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, emphasize the economic and strategic importance of the project amid U.S. trade tensions, many First Nations remain skeptical. flag Sol Mamakwa, an Indigenous politician, warns that using trade disputes as justification for resource extraction echoes past patterns of exploitation and fears projects may proceed without genuine consent. flag Despite promises of consultation and shared benefits, communities worry about being sidelined, highlighting that lasting success depends on meaningful Indigenous partnership and respect for rights.

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