Cette initiative, menée par les premières nations, jouit de l'appui enthousiaste de cinq premières nations, dont la première nation de Fort William, située près de Thunder Bay dans la grande circonscription de Thunder Bay—Rainy River.
This initiative represents a true partnership between the Government of Canada and first nations. This first nations-led initiative has been actively and aggressively promoted by five first nations, including Fort William First Nation, which is located adjacent to the city of Thunder Bay in the great riding of Thunder Bay Rainy River.