Canada Has a Responsibility to Lead on Climate Issues – David Suzuki

THUNDER BAY – NEWS – Dr. David Suzuki was set to share a strong message of action with the First Nation community of Nininamik today. However Mother Nature stepped in and weather prevented the possibility of a safe flight from Thunder Bay to the community.

The plan was for David Suzuki to complete a community tour and provide an opportunity for Nininamik community members to meet and converse with Mr. Suzuki. Speaking by telephone with Chief Yellowhead, Suzuki

He will also be visiting sacred sites, visiting with Elders, tour facilities and homes in the community. They will also be discussing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on October 15, 2014 between Nibinamik First Nation, the David Suzuki Foundation, Mamow Ki-ken-da-ma-win and Ryerson University.

The shared vision of the MOU is that throughout the planning and development processes in the Ring of Fire region, and any other foreseeable developments in the Nibinamik region, ecosystems will be conserved such that the provision of ecological services and the traditional Aboriginal ways of life are maintained.