Water Over Nickel: Building Support to Protect Indigenous Land and Culture​

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe prioritizes their role as caretakers of the land, protecting cultural sites and resources for the next seven generations and beyond. ​

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A proposed nickel mine – located in Tamarack, Minnesota just 1.3 miles from cultural sites and the homes of Mille Lacs Band community members – poses a significant threat to the natural environment, Manoomin (wild rice), medicinal plants and resources that are essential to the Band’s culture. The owners of the nickel mine plan to serve as a supplier for electric vehicle batteries, which has created a complex public conversation surrounding the mine’s environmental impact.​

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The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe partnered with Beehive Strategic Communication to launch an initiative to raise awareness about the risks of nickel mining and the impact the proposed Tamarack Mine would have on Minnesota’s communities, land, fish and clean water.​