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In early March, LAND, together with the Indigenous youth-led movements, Okiniwak and Here We Stand, and grassroot organizers with the Friends of the Attawapiskat River, hosted a community gathering in the Mooso Siibi area, Moose Cree First Nation in Treaty 9. Together, we discussed the impacts of proposed extractive projects like the Ring of Fire and legal changes, precipitated by Bills 5 and C-5 – and what they mean for the protection of nature and Indigenous rights.

Check out our step-by-step ‘How To’ Guides to make it easier to access and meaningfully participate in environmental decision-making.

Proposed mining activities are often posted for public comment, such as on the Environmental Registry of Ontario or the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada registry, creating important opportunities for you to have your say and express opposition to mining activities in the proposed Ring of Fire area. This blog sets out key messages you can use in your comments.

The government is moving ahead with implementing Bill 5 and now is a key moment to speak out. Read our latest blog to access our three briefing notes setting out our key concerns and recommendations in response to draft regulations on Special Economic Zones, species at risk and archaeological assessments.