MCC Ontario continues to work with Aboriginal partners north and south on government reforms to the mining act. Aboriginal NeighboursStanding with First Peoples - engaging ourselves, listening to the stories and taking time to understand the history and culture of Aboriginal people in Ontario
When we choose to stand, we are making a statement; letting others know of the passion that moves us to align ourselves with a particular group of people who choose to speak out, and to 'act' for what they feel is right. This is one of the key ways MCCO works with Aboriginal partners, leading us to 'stand with' throughout the year, calling out to others about the need to make change, and to transform injustice into justice.
Events and Issues
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake) First NationChief Donny Morris, Deputy Chief Jack McKay, councilors Sam McKay, Darryl Sainnawap, Cecilia Begg, and band member Bruce Sakakeep were sentenced to six months in jail after demonstrating peacefully on their traditional territory. They are protesting mining company operations on their traditional lands in Northwestern Ontario. 
Walk the Line: Northern Exposure 2008Join the Mushkegowuk Environmental Research Centre (MERC) and MCCO North, as we walk site 415 along the Mid-Canada Line north of Atttawapiskat First Nation. |
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