Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency announced a $2.5 million pilot program supporting five Yukon First Nation-led studies in areas with the potential for critical mineral and infrastructure development.
Indigenous participation and Indigenous Knowledge will help to shape decisions on major resource and infrastructure development and strengthen the Yukon and Canadian economies.
Each study will be designed to meet the needs and interests of First Nations across the Yukon, including environmental, social and economic impacts. Gathering this information early will inform regulatory processes, so decisions can be better informed and made faster.
Investing in Indigenous-led research aligns with the Government of Canada's commitment to reconciliation, self-determination, and building a sustainable, secure supply of critical minerals for the future.
