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Our first ever Tribal Relations Policy is intended to help foster trust and collaboration with Ojibwe nations in northern Minnesota. The policy emphasizes tribal engagement, transparency, and training for all employees and contractors to ensure mutual respect and informed decision-making throughout project operations. Regular updates and tribal input aim to maintain relevance and strengthen partnerships.
To help facilitate effective tribal engagement, all NewRange employees, contractors and Board of Managers will undergo training designed to deepen their understanding of the history of Ojibwe nations in what is now called Minnesota. Trainings, informed by tribal perspectives and led by tribal members, have included conducting an annual seminar with the State of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office to understand how NewRange can combat and prevent violence against community members, facilitating a cultural training program with a local Tribal member for NewRange leadership and employees working in northeast Minnesota, held a “Mining 101” program to provide local Tribal leadership and staff with a better understanding of the industry and copper/nickel operations and invited local Tribes to meetings with Federal and State agencies.
NewRange has committed to implementing inclusive procurement policies that encourage participation by Native contractors in building and maintaining the facility so all groups can economically benefit from the project. As the project develops, it’s our intention to increase our spending with Tribal-owned businesses, including construction contractors, vehicle maintenance, material procurement and other project services.
We seek to contribute to projects, programs or initiatives that have a meaningful impact on local Tribal communities. Funding can be granted for development, education, recreation, environmental projects, heritage or cultural programs, among other categories.
To empower the next generation of tribal leaders, we offer an annual scholarship to tribal students who are pursuing post-secondary education. Successful applicants are awarded up to $7,500 to help fund their educational journey.