First Nations Million-acre Farm Initiative
At least 18 First Nations in Saskatchewan and Alberta have agreed to lease portions of their properties to One Earth Farms Corp. creating what may become Canada's largest farm. The Canadian investment firm will lease First Nations land on which it will grow crops, raise livestock and employ aboriginal workers.
One Earth is not yet releasing the names of the First Nations it has signed lease agreements or letters of intent with, however, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine called the partnership a historic, watershed moment.

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