AFN national chief’s First Nation looks to Canada Infrastructure Bank for funding to support critical minerals project

Representatives of the Taykwa Tagamou Nation and Canada Nickel had previously discussed their partnership at an event where the demand for critical minerals was described as the 'greatest opportunity in a generation' for Indigenous communities.

Assembly of First Nations national chief RoseAnne Archibald's home nation is seeking federal financing in its bid to take a larger role in a proposed nickel sulphide mine in its territory.Photograph courtesy of the Assembly of First Nations

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BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI

October 13, 2022

A First Nation in northern Ontario is seeking federal financing to support its plan to be involved “from day one” in a proposed mine on its traditional territory. The mine, which could begin operations in 2027, would provide some of the critical minerals necessary...

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