Ignace picked for Canada's first nuclear waste site
Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation are named host communities for a 26 billion deep geological repository. NWMO officials say the lengthy regulatory process includes environmental assessments and licensing, with regional talks and safeguards ahead. Community leaders caution against rushing and emphasize respectful, informed discussion.
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Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Canada
Kim Baighie
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Clayton Vetelainen
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Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Northern Ontario
Vince Ponka
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Revell Lake
Community discussion urges introspection on racism in Thunder Bay
The Thunder Bay Anti-Racism and Equity Advisory Committee hosted a community discussion with lived experiences and experts on bias in organizations and services. Speakers stressed learning from stories, owning mistakes, and ongoing work to address Indigenous youth voices, truth and reconciliation, and international student experiences.
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Louisa Costanzo
Actioning Truth and Reconciliation
Carl Crawford
Equity
St. Louis County
Duluth
Crawford
Costanzo
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