https://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/sites/.../rof_regional_framework_agreement_2014.pdf

THIS REGIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

(the “REGIONAL FRAMEWORK”)

effective as of the 26 day of March, 2014.

BETWEEN

:

Aroland

First Nation

, as represented by the Chief and Council

and

Constance Lake First Nation

, as represented by the Chief and Council

and

Eabametoong First Nation

, as represented by the Chief and Council

and

Ginoogaming First Nation

, as represented by the Chief and Council

and

Long Lake #58 First Nation

, as represented by the Chief and Council

and

Marten Falls First Nation

, as represented by the Chief and Council

and

Neskantaga First Nation

, as represented by the Chief and Council

and

Nibinamik First Nation

, as represented by the Chief and Council

and

Webequie First Nation

, as represented by the Chief and Council (individually referred to as a “First Nation” and collectively referred to as the “First Nations”)

-AND- Her Majesty the Queen In Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Northern Development and Mines (“Ontario”)

(The First Nations and Ontario are collectively referred to as the “Parties” and each First Nation and Ontario are individually referred to as a “Party”)

a. WHEREAS the Parties have agreed to participate in a community-based process of negotiation related to mineral and other related developments in the area known as the Ring of Fire (the “Regional Process”);

b. And Whereas the Parties acknowledge that mineral and other related developments in the area known as the Ring of Fire may have differential potential impacts on individual First Nation communities, and accordingly implementation of this Regional Framework

and related agreements will reflect an equitable approach that is proportionate to the degree of potential impact on a particular First Nation

c.

And Whereas the Parties acknowledge that Ontario has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Marten Falls First Nation and a Memorandum of Cooperation (“MOC”) with Webequie, related to mineral exploration and development activities, and that entering into this

Regional Framework does not alter or modify Ontario’s commitments in the MOU and MOC respectively, to which Ontario remains firmly committed, and to which it will give a continuing priority in its direct discussions with Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation....................

j.

And Whereas the Parties are committed to continue to create opportunities for individual First Nation communities to have meaningful

participation into mineral exploration and development decisions in the area known as the Ring of Fire in a way that is proportionate to the degree of potential impact on a particular First Nation , and to fostering economic opportunities for the First Nations

Comment:  Please note the word proportionate Chief Moonias, and next time you may want to have Webequie and Marten Falls talk on your behalf, or at the very least have them write a letter to Mr. Gravelle stating that they feel the same way.