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‘These are not your lands to give away’: 6 First Nations take Ontario to court over mining law

Indigenous communities in Ontario are flooded with mining claims that chip away at their territories. It’s a “racist, colonialist” system, the lawyer leading a new court case said.

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Storied Two Hearted River gets 21st century update in new book

Author and hydrologist Bob Otwell calls for an end to “inertia” and “lip service” on climate change and expresses concern for Michigan’s groundwater.