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The leadership of the Matawa First Nations iSr Expressing disappointment that the federal government is not involved in their negotiations with the province on how mineral development will unfold in Ontario's Far North.

In a March 6 news release, the Thunder Bay-based tribal council said they've been locked in a three-year negotiation with Queen's Park in mapping out the future economic and social direction of the communities in the area of the mineral belt of the Ring of Fire.

But the Matawa chiefs council said Ottawa has not gotten involved in this landmark planning process.

"They have said that as a treaty partner, it is imperative that Canada be involved," said the Matawa release. "Furthermore, they added that Canada cannot delegate their responsibility to Ontario and industries."

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