With mining playing a dominant role in the economic development of the far north of Ontario, many of the small isolated aboriginal communities located in these areas are being affected by an increase in activity. Exploration companies working in traditional lands are not always sensitive to the needs and concerns of people who live there. A video was produced to present a First Nation perspective on the presence of outsiders in First Nation communities.

Overview of the Mining Cycle
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Stage 1 - Government Surveys & Geological Mapping
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Stage 2 - Claims Staking, Prospecting & Early Exploration
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Stage 3 - Advanced Exploration
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Stage 4 - Mine Planning & Construction
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Stage 5 - Mineral Extraction & Processing
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Stage 6 - Closure & Rehabilitation
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