In a statement, NDP Indigenous and treaty relations critic MPP Sol Mamakwa lent his support for the rally.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/no-ring-of-finre-mining-without-consent-first-nations-alliance-demands-7310782

Mamakwa says that though more incidents of racism have recently reached the public eye, this shouldn’t deter tracking.

Source: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/04/11/investigations/anti-indigenous-racism-health-care

That didn’t square with Mamakwa, who’s expansive northwestern Ontario riding includes Neskantaga First Nation.

Source: https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/regional-news/far-north-ring-of-fire/northwestern-mpp-jumps-on-proposed-changes-to-the-mining-act-6678456