Matawa should take a page from the Tahltan Central Government's book on how to form partnerships. Partnerships that capitalise on mining. That protect the environment and their traditions. That can breath new life into their people. Perhaps Noront could offer this for them, as long as they're willing to take on the responsibilities of a self-governed people. Giving them back the power over their own destiny is what I call,  "Reconciliation".

All they would need to do is create a centralized government; Matawa Central Government (MCG). A government separate from it's communities. One that represents them when forming outside partnerships with mining companies, and other forward thinking ventures. So many other successful First Nations have already shown them the way...Yet, they still remain the proverbial stick in the mud.

Now....I'm NOT saying take that stick out of the mud...No...Just the opposite. I'm saying take that stick and dig with it. I know if they do they'll find more than they bargained for, and a new life to go with it. Just ask the Tahltan.

TM.

https://www.mining.com/bc-first-nation-skeena-resources-reach-new-mining-partnership-peak/

.......The Tahltan Central Government (TCG), the Province of British Columbia, Skeena Resources, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, and BC Parks Foundation worked in partnership to create the conservancy.

“The decision was not easy, as we have shareholders who want to see us advance those claims, but it all comes back to our core values of shared prosperity, natural resource development while also placing importance on environmental stewardship,” Coles said, adding the company hopes to partner with Tahltan on other opportunities that exist in their territory.

“We have been working in Tahltan Territory for a long time, so we take a big picture view,” Coles said.

Tahltan Central Government (TGC) president Chad Norman Day said buying into mining projects on Tahltan territory is a strategy the Nation has been pursuing for years.

The Tahltan Central Government is the political arm of the Tahltan nation, separate from the councils governing the Tahltan First Nation, which also has reserves in Telegraph Creek and Dease Lake. TCG speaks for Tahltan people on issues involving the approximately 94,000 square kilometres of traditional Tahltan territory, which includes the headwaters of the Stikine, Nass and Skeena rivers, Interior News reported.

Tahltan’s minerals–rich territory is also home to Imperial Metals’ Red Chris copper and gold mine. Day, during a three-term service, was instrumental in negotiating the agreement over Red Chris.

Chad Norman Day, president, TCG. Image from LinkedIn.

“We are the type of nation that is growing, evolving and I think that the next step in co-managing our territory and our wealth — having control of the territory — the next level is starting to own a portion of the companies in these major projects,” Day told MINING.com.......