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Transforming Relations: Anishnawbe Natural Law In The “Ring Of Fire”, Darren Thomas
Transforming Relations: Anishnawbe Natural Law In The “Ring Of Fire”, Darren Thomas
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
This multiple manuscript dissertation project contributes to a larger case study research project examining Matawa First Nation experiences of negotiating a proposed mining project known as the “Ring of Fire.” Nine independent First Nations located in the Treaty 9 territory in Northern Ontario, comprise a collective regional organization called Matawa First Nations. These First Nations have a long history of living their Ancestral ways of trapping, fishing, and gathering from the lands. During the early 20th century, the southern Matawa communities began to have contacts with forestry development, but a chromite deposit with an estimated value of 65 billion …
There Is No Free: An Indigenous Informed Perspective On Free, Prior And Informed Consent, Nicole Burns
There Is No Free: An Indigenous Informed Perspective On Free, Prior And Informed Consent, Nicole Burns
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
Many Indigenous nations in Canada are faced with complex issues surrounding proposed development on their lands. There are numerous rights frameworks that support Indigenous Peoples’ inherent rights, which includes their right to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) in relation to any development that would impact their lands. This case study examined the various perspectives of Matawa First Nations in regard to their experiences of consultation with government and industry. This study was conducted by performing document review and analysis of three focus groups (n=20), a video analysis of the APTN documentary series Ring of Fire and survey distribution and …