On October 20 , 2011 , Matawa First Nations removed its support for the Ring of Fire development .
The federal government agreed to a joint review panel Environmental Assessment process that would allow First Nations communities in the area to have a voice in the assessment .
On October 20 , 2011 , Matawa First Nations removed its support for the Ring of Fire development unless the federal government agreed to a joint review panel Environmental Assessment process that would allow First Nations communities in the area to have a voice in the assessment .