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Indigenous Nations Chart Arctic Corridor | Ottawa News
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A major breakthrough in Northern Canada: the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and Tłı̨chǫ Government have agreed on a proposed Arctic Economic and Security Corridor — a 400-kilometer all-season road linking Nunavut’s Arctic coast to the Northwest Territories highway system. Designed to boost economic opportunity, support military access, and improve connectivity for remote communities like Wekweètì and Gamètì, this corridor was shaped through over a year of collaborative planning that blended traditional knowledge with Western science. Leaders prioritized minimizing harm to caribou migration routes, showcasing a commitment to environmental stewardship. Now, they’re seeking community input to refine the route before finalizing it — a powerful example of Indigenous-led infrastructure development backed by territorial leadership.
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