Lands and Resources Forum
Lands and Resources Forum is an annual gathering focused on land management and economic sovereignty.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- December 2016: The 2016 gathering, themed We Are All Connected, was held at the Best Western in North Bay. The event brought together Anishinabek Nation leaders, scientists, and government representatives to discuss the state of natural resources in Ontario. The forum aimed to establish a framework for regional round tables and build relationships between First Nations, industry, and academia.[2]
- February 2018: The 2018 event was held from February 6-8 at the Best Western in North Bay. The forum used a Sharing Circle format under the theme "Everything is Connected" to encourage participation from all attendees. The gathering included presentations from Ontario ministries, legal experts from Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP, and the engineering firm Induspec.[3]
- February 2024: The 8th annual event, titled Kina-Gego-Naabadosin—Everything is Connected, took place in February 2024 in North Bay. The gathering brought together leadership, lands technicians, and industry experts to discuss mining, food security, and climate concerns. The event included programming on the Great Lakes, agriculture, forestry, and invasive species.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Anishinabek Nation welcomes First Nations leadership and lands technicians to the 8th Annual Lands and Resources Forum", Anishinabek News, 13 February 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chiefs forewarn on environment issues at Lands and Resources Forum", Anishinabek News, 13 December 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation brings treaty rights to the forefront in Lands and Resources Forum", Anishinabek News, 5 February 2018 (archived copy; original article).