 Dignitaries breaking ground for the Young Davidson Mine in September 2010. Matachewan First Nation is situated in the historic mining area of northeastern Ontario. The community has been affected by over a hundred years of development on its traditional lands. In the past two decades, First Nation leadership has taken a more active role in resource development issues. The rising price of precious metals in the past decade, has generated more mining and mineral exploration activity in northern Ontario. Much of this new development is taking place on Aboriginal territory. Due to Ontario First Nation demands for inclusion in resource development on tradition territories, government regulation now requires companies to consult with Aboriginal communities before any development is started. This means that communities like Matachewan FN, which is located in the heart of Ontario’s historic mining areas, has become actively involved in many mining developments. Matachewan First Nation leadership is currently negotiating major resource development agreements and smaller projects with exploration and junior mining companies. |
Mineral Development Advisor
Kayla Schram joined Matachewan First Nation staff, May 10, 2016 as Mineral Development Advisor (MDA). As an MDA she is involved in dealing with all mineral exploration activities on Matachewan First Nation lands. She is in charge of identifying any mining developments on the land and that mostly starts with resource based companies claim staking in the area. Phone: Email: |
Lands And Resources
Matachewan First Nation manages a Lands and Resources department to oversee projects related to resource development issues. This department is managed by Cathy Yandeau, Lands and Resources Coordinator. She is responsible for managing and coordinating activity related to resource development issues and projects for Matachewan FN. Yandeau started her current position in the summer of 2012. ForestryMatachewan First Nation is involved in forestry management issues with government organizations and with industry. As of 2012, the First Nation wants to inform its membership that the Annual Work Schedules for forestry areas in northern Ontario are currently available for viewing. These forestry areas include Timiskaming, Abitibi River, Sudbury Forest and Temagami Crown Forest These Annual Work Schedules can be viewed by visiting the Ministry of Natural Resources website at: http://www.appefmp.mnr.gov.on.ca/eFMP/home.do Member looking for updates on Treaty Land Entitlement or if they have any questions or concerns regarding Lands or Resources / Forestry issues can contact Cathy Yandeau Phone: Email: |
Impact and Benefits Agreement (IBA) CoordinatorsMatachewan FN is currently involved in Impact and Benefits Agreement (IBA) with mining companies. Brianne Doyle is the Agnico Eagle Impact and Benefits Agreement (IBA) Coordinator for Matachewan First Nation. She is the main contact person in regards to managing and overseeing the IBA agreement set between the mine and Matachewan FN. She is primarily involved in acting as a liaison between the First Nation and Agnico Eagle, specifically in regards to the company’s Macasa Mine site in the town of Kirkland Lake. Email Contact for Brianne Doyle: Brittney Smart is the Alamos Gold Impact and Benefits Agreement (IBA) Coordinator for Matachewan First Nation. Her role is to ensure that the provisions of the agreement are observed and assists with resolving any disputes that may arise in connection with the agreement. She also ensures that Matachewan First Nation receives maximum benefits as a whole and for individual members, including access to training and employment opportunities as well as supportive social, cultural and community services. Email Contact for Brittney Smart: |