Far North Resources | Empowering Indigenous Futures Through Trusted Advisory

Empowering Indigenous Futures Through Trusted Advisory

Far North Resources partners with Indigenous communities, governments, and private sector leaders to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions fostering socio-economic growth and resource development in First Nation and Northern communities.

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Community-Centered Solutions

We engage First Nations and Northern communities as partners—ensuring every project reflects local priorities, culture, and leadership.

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Over 30 Years of Impact

From energy to healthcare, our experience spans complex negotiations, sustainable development, and high-impact public policy.

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Built on Long-Term Partnerships

Our success is rooted in decades of trust with Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners across government, industry, and community.

Built on Relationships. Driven by Results.

Far North Resources is a trusted advisory firm dedicated to advancing sustainable development and economic opportunity in First Nation and Northern communities. A division of the Far North Development Group, we bring over 30 years of experience working alongside Indigenous communities, government agencies, and the private sector.

Our team is known for:

• Efficiency in project execution
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Deep alignment with community values

Whether we’re negotiating an Impact Benefit Agreement or facilitating infrastructure development, we ensure every initiative is guided by cultural understanding, long-term vision, and shared prosperity.

Founder & Principal Advisor

Meet Shane Diakunchak

Shane Diakunchak leads Far North Resources with decades of experience advising Indigenous communities, governments, and private industry. His reputation is built on his ability to unite diverse stakeholders and drive projects forward, always rooted in mutual respect and meaningful results.

Shane’s work spans:
• Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs) and joint ventures
• Energy, mining, forestry, housing, and healthcare projects
• Policy development and investment facilitation
• Crisis communication and community-centered negotiation

A trusted voice in Canada’s North, Shane is known for listening deeply, acting with integrity, and delivering results that respect both local priorities and long-term sustainability.

“Successful partnerships are built on trust, and trust starts with listening.”
— Shane Diakunchak

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Rooted in the North. Serving Where It Matters.

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Expert Advisory for Sustainable, Community-Led Development

Our Services

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Strategic Advisory & Public Policy

Guiding leadership through complex frameworks aligned with Indigenous priorities.

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Sustainable Resource Management

Supporting responsible energy, mining, and forestry initiatives.

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Infrastructure & Essential Services

Planning for housing, roads, and healthcare rooted in community realities.

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Joint Ventures & Investment Structuring

Securing domestic and international investment with equitable models.

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Crisis Communications & Partnership Facilitation

Trusted guidance in high-stakes negotiation and media contexts.

Industries We Serve

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Energy

Community-inclusive power and utility projects.

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Mining

IBAs and environmental due diligence.

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Foresty

Blending tradition with opportunity

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Housing

Efficient, sustainable, green, culturally informed solutions

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Healthcare

Indigenous-led technologically innovative care models

Projects Completed. Strengthening Indigenous-led development across Northern Ontario and Manitoba.

Negotiated In agreements spanning energy, infrastructure, and sustainable development.

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Community retention rate, reflecting deep trust and long-term partnerships with First Nations.

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Let’s build a stronger future, together.

Get in Touch

405 Waverley St., Suite 1505, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 1B8

(807) 628-2250

shane@farnorthresources.ca

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Built with respect on the traditional territories we serve