Explore the Canadian Minerals Ecosystem

Indigenous Rights Holders & Partners

Hold rights and take part in decisions and economic participation related to Canadian mineral development.

Indigenous Rights Holders & Partners

Hold rights and take part in decisions and economic participation related to Canadian mineral development.

Organizations to Explore

Tahltan Central Government

The Tahltan Central Government represents the Tahltan Nation on inherent Aboriginal title and rights and works on lands, resources and economic development in Tahltan Territory. In its May 2025 statement, it says mining initiatives must follow Tahltan priorities and consent. This identifies the Nation’s government and stated position; it does not show consent for any particular mine.

Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government

Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government exercises the Nation’s treaty-based authority over its lands, assets and other defined matters. Its 2020–21 treaty report describes mining agreements and work on employment, training and contracting opportunities. Those examples establish a role in mineral development during that period. They do not establish a mine’s current approval, operation, ownership or benefits.

Tłı̨chǫ Government

The Tłı̨chǫ Government governs Tłı̨chǫ lands and resources under its land-claims and self-government agreement. The agreement describes law-making powers for land use and renewable and non-renewable resources. This makes it a relevant government for mineral work on those lands. The profile does not state what permits, consent or other decisions a particular project requires.

Sources

Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government official role evidence

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Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government official role evidence

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Tahltan Central Government official role evidence

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Tahltan Central Government official role evidence

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Tłı̨chǫ Government official role evidence

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Tłı̨chǫ Government official role evidence

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Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy

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