A northern Ontario First Nation is spelling out the laws it says must be followed when anyone from outside the community takes any action that could affect its traditional lands. 'We see it as an asset'In 2009, Ontario paid Platinex $5 million to settle a lawsuit about the dispute. formerly known as Big Trout Lake First Nation issued a 'Declaration of Sovereignty and Governance and Assertion of Inherent and Treaty Rights' last week. Platinex is also entitled to receive a royalty of 2.5 per cent if a mine is developed on those lands. Chief Cutfeet said the First Nation is working with the government on an agreement to recognize K.I.

Source: CBC News August 09, 2016 10:30 UTC