Northwest First Nations decry Wyloo decision to site Ring of Fire mineral processor in Sudbury

Two Indigenous First Nations in northwestern Ontario are sharply criticizing Ring of Fire mine developer Wyloo Canada for choosing Sudbury as the northeastern Ontario refining hub for its Eagle’s Nest nickel production.

Now Ginoogaming First Nation leadership are weighing in, arguing that they should have been consulted prior to the announcement in Sudbury. Ginoogaming Chief Taylor was not made available for an interview, beyond her written remarks. Aroland Chief Gagnon did not respond to an interview request due to illness, according to Matawa First Nations.

“This event is an indicator of the divide-and-conquer tactics of the colonial Ontario government and mining industry,” said the Ginoogaming release, “to find willing partners and manufacture the free, prior and informed consent of the Indigenous rights holders who have a sacred duty to protect the land, and economic rights to prosperity and opportunities in our communities.”

Chief Taylor said in a statement, that in years past, forestry and mining have negatively altered the landscape and shut out their people from realizing any of the economic benefits from those activities. Ginoogaming leadership further accused the Ontario government of acting as an “economic facilitator” that is “relinquishing its Crown obligation” of protecting First Nations from being exploited and excluded from the benefits of industrial development.

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