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Canada's National Observer
The Road
In Ontario, a battle is brewing over a remote mining region, about 450 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. The outcome could forever change the face of northern Ontario — and possibly the planet.Harry Wabasse’s home in Webequie First Nation is near the Ring of Fire — a 5,000-square-kilometre mineral deposit rich with the metals needed to build clean technologies. For years, the provincial government has been trying to build a road to the region and open the Ring of Fire up to mining.A road could improve life in Webequie First Nation, and help the nation pursue economic...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.4 stars from 65 ratings
Oh well
Things change
spazz3003 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 04/05/24
Great Series
Informative ,well researched and written
Xiltox via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 03/26/24
Good stuff!
Isaac Pham Nay does a bang up job telling the story of the usual bulldozing over Indigenous rights to make way for extractive corporations and profits. Of course, there’s also the all too usual “wink and nod” of provincial politicians and industry regulators too. Great job by Canada’s National...Read full review »
Shmohawk via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 03/11/24
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