Northern Ontario chiefs step up demands for consultation in resource projects

Chiefs in Northern Ontario say they are working together to come up with a plan to ensure governments are required to respect their treaty and inherent rights as major projects get under way in their territories early next year.

The Nishnawbe Aski Nation, which is made up of 49 nations, passed a resolution this week agreeing to develop the action plan aimed at ensuring their right to free, prior and informed consent is respected as the federal and provincial governments move to fast-track resource projects.