Webequie First Nation - Today Webequie First Nation was front and centre to a delegation all the way from Japan. A group of eight Japanese journalists and editors visited the remote First Nation community with mining being one of the main topics of interest. The delegation has been in travels over the last couple of days as part of the Ontario Government’s Go North Media Tour.

Over the last year Webequie has generated an immense amount of National interest in regards to mining, being the closest community to the “Ring of Fire”. The “Ring of Fire” is known as a geological region of the James Bay lowlands and has been considered the next major mining camp in Canada, with over a dozen exploration and mining companies currently exploring for gold, platinum, nickel, and copper.

Chief Cornelius Wabasse says; “My community continues to move forward in establishing favourable relationships with mining companies who are in the process of exploration. Mining is a catalyst to help Matawa First Nations develop prosperous sustainable communities. Webequie welcomes the media from Japan, in hopes that they will deliver the message back home about our communities, and the many economic development opportunities available.”

The Japanese delegation spent the entire day in Webequie First Nation taking part in an Ojibwe Cultural Demonstration, a community feast with traditional food, and joined the Chief and Council for a tour of the community.

Participating media include The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, a daily Trade Newspaper that has close to 450-thousand subscribers, along with weekly magazines, and news agencies.

Earlier this year a delegation of Mining Industry officials from China also visited Webequie First Nation.

Chief Wabasse says “Webequie First Nation is very honoured to be able to share and showcase our culture, our traditions, and our community. Webequie will continue to work towards mutual understanding and trust with our people and the mining industry.”

Webequie First Nation - Today Webequie First Nation was front and centre to a delegation all the way from Japan. A group of eight Japanese journalists and editors visited the remote First Nation community with mining being one of the main topics of interest. The delegation has been in travels over the last couple of days as part of the Ontario Government’s Go North Media Tour.

Over the last year Webequie has generated an immense amount of National interest in regards to mining, being the closest community to the “Ring of Fire”. The “Ring of Fire” is known as a geological region of the James Bay lowlands and has been considered the next major mining camp in Canada, with over a dozen exploration and mining companies currently exploring for gold, platinum, nickel, and copper.

Chief Cornelius Wabasse says; “My community continues to move forward in establishing favourable relationships with mining companies who are in the process of exploration. Mining is a catalyst to help Matawa First Nations develop prosperous sustainable communities. Webequie welcomes the media from Japan, in hopes that they will deliver the message back home about our communities, and the many economic development opportunities available.”

The Japanese delegation spent the entire day in Webequie First Nation taking part in an Ojibwe Cultural Demonstration, a community feast with traditional food, and joined the Chief and Council for a tour of the community.

Participating media include The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, a daily Trade Newspaper that has close to 450-thousand subscribers, along with weekly magazines, and news agencies.

Earlier this year a delegation of Mining Industry officials from China also visited Webequie First Nation.

Chief Wabasse says “Webequie First Nation is very honoured to be able to share and showcase our culture, our traditions, and our community. Webequie will continue to work towards mutual understanding and trust with our people and the mining industry.”