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Deep Geologicial Repository Project

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The National Current Affairs - National/International Media 

The National Current Affairs media and TV Crew were in Ignace this summer to conduct and film an episode on Canada's First Ever Deep Geological Repository which featured the Township of Ignace and our ongoing efforts to economic prosperity to the Community.  The piece will be aired this evening and a link to that viewing is attached below.  We want to thank all those in Ignace who contributed.

Weblink to view the video article:  https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6892297

https://www.chroniclejournal.com/news/local/ignace-to-sell-land-for-housing-development/article_d3c70703-4baf-4726-8fc8-41bda017623d.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

Website Links:

https://www.nwmo.ca/

Initial Project Description 2025 Summer Activities: Click Link for additional information IPD Summer 2025 Activities

Committee:

Community Engagement Committee Meeting Agendas

CEC Agenda August 25, 2025.

CEC Agenda for Sept 15 2025

Press Release: NWMO DGR Announcement

Press Release - Township of Ignace - Wabigoon Lake Area Selected as Host to NWMO Deep Geological Repository November 28 2024

NWMO Site Selection Video

Willingness Decision

RESOLUTION - MOTION #2024.03.08.054

THAT, The Corporation of the Township of Ignace wishes to formally enter into an Agreement with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) for the potential to become one of the host communities for the sitting of a deep geological repostitory near Ignace and to be located on the traditional territory of the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation.

View the Resolution

Hosting Agreement Summary, March 2024

The purpose of this summary is for information purposes only and does not constitute part of the actual Hosting Agreement. This summary is not legal advice. The reader is strongly encouraged to read the Hosting Agreement in its totality to understand the context of the representations listed in this summary. Furthermore, if there is any information in this summary that is inconsistent with the wording of the Hosting Agreement, the wording of the Hosting Agreement shall prevail.

Read the Summary

Signed Hosting Agreement between Township of Ignace and NWMO, March 2024

Read the full Agreement

Northwest Nuclear Exploration Event

April 12-13, 2024

The Township of Ignace is invited communities across the Northwestern Ontario area to learn more about the nuclear industry and the deep geological repository project near the Revell batholith.

View the list of events and exhibitors that participated in the event.

Possibiblities for Generation Made In Ignace

Brayden's job with the NWMO lets him use his passion for science to improve his community in Ignace. Dalia returned to Ignace after university to pursue her dream of working in environmental science. Now, she's helping build a stronger future.

Possibilities For Generations Made In Ignace (YouTube)

Exploring Our Possibilities Symposium(youtube)

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