Melgund Integrated Nuclear Impact Assessment (MINIA) is a community-led research and analysis initiative focused on understanding the full social, cultural, environmental, and economic implications of nuclear-related projects in Northwestern Ontario. Grounded in local knowledge and lived experience, the project brings together researchers, artists, youth, Elders, and community partners to examine how large-scale infrastructure—such as the proposed Deep Geological Repository—intersects with everyday life, land-based relationships, and long-term regional sustainability.
Indigenous Nations and transboundary groups oppose the Revell DGR, citing ignored jurisdiction, fragmented project scoping, and inadequate consultation.
Our latest comments and insights regarding Impact Assessment of the NWMO Deep Geological Repository for Nuclear Waste Fuel The Melgund Nuclear Integrated Impact Assessment Project…
Federal assessment must address transboundary Indigenous rights, unresolved land claims, and traditional harvesting risks across the transportation corridor.