Indigenous Nations challenge Ontario Mining Act in court
Six regional First Nations Apitipi Aniinapek Nation Aroland Attawapiskat Fort Albany Ginoogaming and Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninawug filed in Ontario Superior Court alleging the Mining Act breaches treaty and Charter equality. At Queen's Park a news conference featured lawyer Kate Kempton of Woodward and Company outlining alleged automatic mining claims and weak consultation.
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Fort William youths invited to lacrosse and archery workshops
Fort William First Nation offers weekend lacrosse and Indigenous stick games for ages 7-12 at the community centre and arena from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. led by Kevin Sandy. spaces remain. Future events include August archery for ages 12-17 with elders and police oversight at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and September bow making workshops for members 14 and older. Contact details provided for registration.
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Adventure 38 grows pesticide free veg for Thunder Bay kitchen
Adventure 38 on 38 acres hosts over 7,000 sq ft of organic gardens in Thunder Bay. The group donates vegetables to St Andrew's Dew Drop Inn soup kitchen and seeks sponsors as donations expand fourfold in 2024. New garden signs and a Sponsor's Wall recognize supporters. Learn more at adventures8.org/foodonators.
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Binding arbitration request rejected in railway labour dispute
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon rejected CN Rail request for binding arbitration as a possible lockout looms. He urged good faith negotiation with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference while federal mediators remain available. CN Rail warned of a lockout as early as Aug 22 over scheduling and wages amid stalled talks with the union.
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Region police probe arson fire at Kasabonika Lake church
Nishnawbe Aski Police report a church fire at Kasabonika Lake First Nation on Sunday morning. No arrests by Thursday. investigators urge tips via Crime Stoppers or email. Other regional cases include a Thunder Bay arson charge against Jordan Fisher, and a drug trafficking charge for a Attawapiskat resident. A first-ever Little Trout Bay fish derby is planned for Aug 24 with$1,000 top prize and entry fee of $120 for two anglers.
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