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Ministry of Forests (BC)
B.C. and 'Namgis First Nation have drafted a first-of-its-kind agreement to make forestry decisions together on northern Vancouver Island. The deal covers Tree Farm Licence 37 in the Nimpkish Valley, currently held by Western Forest Products. If...
Why This Matters: This is the first joint decision-making agreement for forestry in B.C. It could set a template for how Indigenous nations and the province share power over resource decisions. If you live on northern Vancouver Island or work in forestry, this directly affects your community's future.
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (AB)
Alberta developed a draft plan for the Upper Smoky area that sets rules for forestry, coal mining, and other activities in caribou habitat. The plan tries to balance economic activity with wildlife protection and Indigenous traditional uses...
Why This Matters: Live in northwestern Alberta? This plan affects what happens on the land around you. It sets rules for forestry, mining, and recreation in caribou country. If you hunt, fish, or work in resource industries, these decisions shape your future.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta gathered input from residents and Indigenous communities to shape future government actions against racism. The engagement ran from September 2022 to January 2023 through surveys, stakeholder discussions, and meetings with Indigenous...
Why This Matters: Ever faced discrimination at work, school, or accessing government services? This engagement shaped how Alberta addresses systemic racism. Indigenous Peoples and racialized Albertans shared their lived experiences to influence real policy changes.
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Justice & Rights
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Canada is building a network of marine protected areas along Nova Scotia's coast and the Bay of Fundy. The goal? Protect 30% of our oceans by 2030. These areas would ban oil drilling, mining, and bottom trawling—but many fishing and recreational...
Why This Matters: Fish off Nova Scotia or New Brunswick? These protected areas could change where and how you fish. Live in a coastal community? Your local economy depends on healthy oceans. Even if you're just someone who eats Atlantic seafood, protecting these waters helps keep fish stocks sustainable for the long...
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Oil sands mines in Alberta store billions of litres of contaminated water in tailings ponds. These ponds keep growing, and there's no approved plan for what to do with them. The government is asking how to regulate this water—should it be treated...
Why This Matters: Tailings ponds already cover an area larger than Vancouver. They sit near the Athabasca River, which flows north to communities that depend on it for drinking water and fishing. Indigenous communities downstream have raised health concerns for years. If these ponds leak or overflow, the...
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Children's Services and Ministry of Indigenous Relations (AB)
Alberta worked with Sixties Scoop survivors to shape a meaningful government apology. The Sixties Scoop saw Indigenous children taken from families and placed with non-Indigenous families, causing lasting trauma. Engagement sessions and online...
Why This Matters: Are you a Sixties Scoop survivor or family member? This engagement shaped how Alberta acknowledged this painful chapter. The trauma of being separated from family, culture, and language still affects survivors today. This process gave survivors a voice in how the government would say sorry.
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Justice & Rights
Closed
Ministry of Education (AB)
Alberta is developing new curriculum content about First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories for grades 7-10. The government wants input on social studies, math, physical education, and life skills courses. This includes content about treaties and...
Why This Matters: Have kids in Alberta schools? This shapes what they'll learn about Indigenous peoples, treaties, and residential schools. If you're First Nations, Métis, or Inuit, this is a chance to ensure your community's history and perspectives are accurately represented in classrooms.
Policy & Studies
Education
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Taseko Mines wants to build a new open-pit copper mine about 150 km northeast of Kamloops, BC. Both federal and provincial environmental agencies are reviewing the project together. They're asking for public input on the initial project description...
Why This Matters: Live in the Clearwater or Kamloops area? This mine could bring jobs but also affect local water and land. Indigenous communities have a stake in how this land is used. Even if you're far away, copper mining decisions shape Canada's resource economy.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a new open-pit and underground lithium mine east of Radisson in northern Quebec. The federal government is assessing the project's potential impacts. Funding is available to help Indigenous communities and the public...
Why This Matters: Live in northern Quebec? This mine could bring jobs—or change the landscape you know. Lithium powers electric vehicles and phones, so this project connects to Canada's clean energy future. Indigenous communities in the region have a direct stake in how this land is used.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
The federal government is offering funding to help Indigenous peoples and the public participate in the environmental assessment of a proposed lithium mine near Radisson, Quebec. The Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project would be a new open-pit and...
Why This Matters: Live in northern Quebec? This mine could bring jobs—or change the landscape you know. Lithium powers electric vehicles and phones, so this project connects to Canada's clean energy future. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how this land is used.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Education (AB)
Alberta developed standards to guide agreements between school boards and First Nations when students living on-reserve attend provincial schools. The government gathered feedback from First Nations education authorities, school boards, and other...
Why This Matters: If your child lives on a First Nation reserve and attends a provincial school, these standards shape how their education is delivered. They focus on learning needs, culture, language, and identity. A future review will gather more input on whether the standards are working.
Policy & Studies
Education
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
The federal government is offering funding to help Indigenous peoples and the public participate in assessing potential mining development in Ontario's Ring of Fire area. This remote region northeast of Thunder Bay contains significant mineral...
Why This Matters: This assessment will shape how mining develops in one of North America's most significant mineral deposits. Fifteen First Nations are co-leading the process. If you live in northern Ontario or care about how resource development affects Indigenous communities and the environment, this is your...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Canada Border Services Agency (Federal)
The Remote Area Border Crossing permit program is ending. After that, anyone entering Canada through remote areas of northern Ontario or from the Northwest Angle into Manitoba will need to report to CBSA—either at a port of entry or by calling from...
Why This Matters: Live near the Northwest Angle, Lake of the Woods, or Lake Superior's Canadian shore? Cross the border by boat or small plane? This change affects how you'll report to customs. The old permit system let you cross without stopping—now you'll need to call in from specific locations every time.
Policy & Studies
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a natural gas power plant about 16 km south of Sarnia, Ontario. The federal government is assessing potential environmental impacts. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous communities and local residents...
Why This Matters: Live near Sarnia? This power plant could affect local air quality and the environment in your backyard. Indigenous communities in the area have a direct stake in how this project moves forward. Even if you're not local, this decision shapes Ontario's energy mix for decades.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A new gold mine is proposed near Red Lake, Ontario. The federal government is offering funding to help Indigenous communities and the public participate in the environmental assessment. You can apply for money to review documents and submit comments...
Why This Matters: Live near Red Lake? This mine could bring jobs but also affect local water and land. Funding removes a barrier to having your say. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how this project moves forward.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to expand the port at Point Rousse on Newfoundland's Baie Verte Peninsula. The federal government is assessing environmental impacts before deciding. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous peoples and local residents...
Why This Matters: Live on the Baie Verte Peninsula? This port expansion could bring jobs and economic activity to your community. It could also affect local fishing, marine life, and coastal areas. Indigenous communities have traditional ties to these waters. Now's the time to have your say—and get funding to help...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation