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Victor Diamond Mine

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Victor Diamond Mine is a former DeBeers mine site.[1]

In Anishinabek News

  • November 2013: The Victor Diamond Mine was cited as an example of a project where indigenous communities were not fully prepared to capitalize on economic opportunities.[2]
  • October 2015: Anthony Rota was involved in a First Nation training program associated with this mine site.[3]
  • October 2015: Anthony Rota was involved in a project to include First Nation citizens in the mine. Rota observed that companies at the mine placed barriers in the path of First Nation advancement.[4]
  • November 2023: The power line for the Victor Diamond Mine was acquired by Five Nations Energy Inc. to provide a twin line for the provincial grid. The infrastructure from the Victor Diamond Mine includes a fibre-optic line that extends to Attawapiskat First Nation.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Persevering with economic development objectives key to success", Anishinabek News, 1 November 2023 (archived copy; original article).
  2. ↑ "Fort William eyes the Ring of Fire road", Anishinabek News, 26 November 2013 (archived copy; original article).
  3. ↑ "Anishinabek citizens demand enhanced education and training opportunities", Anishinabek News, 8 October 2015 (archived copy; original article).
  4. ↑ "Candidates are asked ‘what have you done to assist First Nations?’", Anishinabek News, 15 October 2015 (archived copy; original article).