[Indigsol] Fwd:Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs consults with Shabot Obaadjiwan

[Angela Schleihauf]

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Subject: News Release: Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs consults with Shabot
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Ontario NEWS
Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs

ONTARIO BUILDING TRUST WITH ABORIGINAL PARTNERS


McGuinty Government Working With Shabot Obaadjiwan Algonquin First Nation
Through Consultations on Proposed Mining Exploration

NEWS: July 3, 2008

The Ontario government, the Shabot Obaadjiwan Algonquin First Nation and
Frontenac Ventures Corporation have developed a consultation plan to address
mining exploration activities in northern Frontenac County.

The plan provides an opportunity for the parties to work together outside of
the court system in an effort to resolve their differences regarding the
company's proposed uranium exploration north of Kingston.

Today's agreement reaffirms the Ontario government's commitment to build
stronger relationships with its Aboriginal partners, while continuing to
endorse negotiation and consultation over litigation, both of which are key
recommendation of Justice Linden's Ipperwash Inquiry Report.

The consultation plan is being supported by the Algonquins of Ontario, the
land claim negotiation group representing 10 Algonquin communities in
eastern Ontario, which includes the Shabot Obaadjiwan Algonquin community.
The Snmikobi Algonquins, (Ardoch) that is also a participating member in the
Algonquins of Ontario, will also be invited to take part in the consultation
plan.

"When disputes arise, the proper way to deal with them is through dialogue
and negotiation. That is the approach outlined in the Ipperwash Inquiry
Report and that is the approach of the Ontario government," said Michael
Bryant, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs.

"We are pleased Ontario has agreed to meet its legal duty to engage the
Algonquin's in meaningful consultations and accommodation on uranium
explorations within our traditional territory. We appreciate the good will
gesture of Frontenac Ventures to suspend drilling for a period of time while
consultations are underway. We agree with the recommendations of Justice
Linden from the Ipperwash Inquiry that reconciliation is best pursued
through negotiations not litigation. We believe that these consultations
will demonstrate to the satisfaction of all parties that this sensitive
wetlands is best left for future generations in its natural state," said
Chief Doreen Davis of Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation.


QUICK FACTS

•       The Shabot Obaadiiwan Algonquin First Nation is located at Sharbot
Lake, Ontario.

•       The Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation is one of 10 Algonquin
communities working together as the Algonquins of Ontario in land claim
negotiations with the governments of Ontario and Canada. The Algonquins of
Ontario includes the Pikwakanagan First Nation (formerly the Golden Lake
Algonquin First Nation), Antoine First Nation, Bonnechere First Nation,
Bancroft/ Baptise Lake Community, Greater Golden Lake First Nation,
Mattawa/North Bay First Nation, Ottawa Community, Shabot Obaadjiwan First
Nation, Snimikobi Algonquin (Ardoch) and Whitney and Area Community,
representing both status and non-status Algonquin people.

•       The consultation plan focuses on sharing information, analyzing and
discussing the potential impacts of the proposed exploration project, and
developing a cooperative mitigation/accommodation plan. The parties have
agreed to focus on health, safety and environmental concerns as well as
Algonquin Aboriginal values.
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