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01/05/2016 E-mail New Gold provided an update regarding the RRP Key First Nation Stakeholders No comments Aboriginal Closure Plan noting that as a result of the 2015 receiving the update included: were received. regulatory review of the Closure Plan, the provincial Lac La Croix First Nation, regulators required New Gold to prepare a Closure Plan Amendment to address any comments that were Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, deemed material. New Gold noted that each community Naicatchewenin First Nation, would receive a summary of the Closure Plan Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Amendment within the near future to help each Nation, community understand the information and would be Seine River First Nation available to assist with any questions prior to completion Couchiching First Nation, of the Closure Plan Amendment by February 23, 2016. Big Grassy River First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Buffalo Point First Nation Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing (Big Island) First Nation, Naotkamegwanning (Whitefish Bay) First Nation, Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum (Rat Portage) First Nation, Northwest Angle No.33 First Nation, and Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation

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01/13/2016 E-mail New Gold provided a copy of the RRP Closure Plan Lac La Croix First Nation, Comments were Aboriginal Amendment summary document and noted that the Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, received from Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) Onigaming First would be in contact with the communities to identify Naicatchewenin First Nation, Nation; see below comments or concerns. New Gold offered to assist with Nigigoonsiminikaaning First consultation dated any questions about the Closure Plan Amendment. Nation, Seine River First Nation, March 10, 2016. Couchiching First Nation, Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy River) First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Buffalo Point First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing (Big Island) First Nation, Naotkamegwanning (Whitefish Bay) First Nation, Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum (Rat Portage) First Nation, Northwest Angle No.33 First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation

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01/13/2016 E-mail New Gold provided a copy of the RRP Closure Plan Métis Nation of Ontario No comments Aboriginal Amendment summary document and noted that the were received. Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) would be in contact with the Métis Nation of Ontario to identify comments or concerns. New Gold offered to assist with any questions about the Closure Plan Amendment.

02/03/2016 E-mail New Gold provided an update on the RRP including key Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy No comments Aboriginal accomplishments during 2015 and an overview of the River) First Nation were received. planned activities for 2016 as they relate to construction, operations, people and the environment. The email also provided a reminder that comments or questions on the Closure Plan Amendment provided in January are due by 2016-02-23 to either New Gold or the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.

02/03/2016 E-mail New Gold provided an update on the RRP including key Buffalo Point First Nation No comments Aboriginal accomplishments during 2015 and an overview of the were received. planned activities for 2016 as they relate to construction, operations, people and the environment. The email also provided a reminder that comments or questions on the Closure Plan Amendment provided in January are due by 2016-02-23 to either. New Gold or the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines

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02/03/2016 E-mail New Gold provided an update on the RRP including key Lac La Croix First Nation, No comments Aboriginal accomplishments during 2015 and an overview of the were received. planned activities for 2016 as they relate to construction, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, operations, people and the environment. The email also Nigigoonsiminikaaning First provided a reminder that comments or questions on the Nation, Closure Plan Amendment provided in January are due by 2016-02-23 to either New Gold or the Ministry of Seine River First Nation, Northern Development and Mines. Couchiching First Nation

02/03/2016 E-mail New Gold provided an update on the RRP including key Métis Nation of Ontario No comments Aboriginal accomplishments during 2015 and an overview of the were received. planned activities for 2016 as they relate to construction, operations, people and the environment. The email also provided a reminder that comments or questions on the Closure Plan Amendment provided in January are due by 2016-02-23 to either New Gold or the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.

02/03/2016 E-mail New Gold provided an update on the RRP including key Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing No comments Aboriginal accomplishments during 2015 and an overview of the (Big Island) First Nation were received. planned activities for 2016 as they relate to construction, operations, people and the environment. The email also provided a reminder that comments or questions on the Closure Plan Amendment provided in January are due by 2016-02-23 to either New Gold or the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.

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02/03/2016 E-mail New Gold provided an update on the RRP including key Naotkamegwanning (Whitefish No comments Aboriginal accomplishments during 2015 and an overview of the Bay) First Nation were received. planned activities for 2016 as they relate to construction, operations, people and the environment. The email also provided a reminder that comments or questions on the Closure Plan Amendment provided in January are due by 2016-02-23 to either New Gold or the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.

02/03/2016 E-mail New Gold provided an update on the RRP including key Northwest Angle No.33 First No comments Aboriginal accomplishments during 2015 and an overview of the Nation were received. planned activities for 2016 as they relate to construction, operations, people and the environment. The email also provided a reminder that comments or questions on the Closure Plan Amendment provided in January are due by 2016-02-23 to either New Gold or the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.

02/03/2016 E-mail New Gold provided an update on the RRP including key Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First No comments Aboriginal accomplishments during 2015 and an overview of the Nation were received. planned activities for 2016 as they relate to construction, operations, people and the environment. The email also provided a reminder that comments or questions on the Closure Plan Amendment provided in January are due by 2016-02-23 to either New Gold or the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. New Gold requested that the correspondence be shared with the Chief of Northwest Angle No. 37.

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02/03/2016 E-mail New Gold provided an update on the RRP including key Ojibways of Onigaming First No comments Aboriginal accomplishments during 2015 and an overview of the Nation were received. planned activities for 2016 as they relate to construction, operations, people and the environment. The email also provided a reminder that comments or questions on the Closure Plan Amendment provided in January are due by 2016-02-23 to either New Gold or the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. New Gold also expressed interest in having the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation Chief and Council come to the RRP for a site visit in the coming weeks.

02/03/2016 E-mail New Gold provided an update on the RRP including key Rainy River First Nations, No comments Aboriginal accomplishments during 2015 and an overview of the Naicatchewenin First Nation were received. planned activities for 2016 as they relate to construction, operations, people and the environment. The email also provided a reminder that comments or questions on the Closure Plan Amendment provided in January are due by 2016-02-23 to either New Gold or the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.

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02/03/2016 E-mail New Gold provided an update on the RRP including key Anishinabe of Wauzhushk No comments Aboriginal accomplishments during 2015 and an overview of the Onigum (Rat Portage) First were received. planned activities for 2016 as they relate to construction, Nation operations, people and the environment. The email also provided a reminder that comments or questions on the Closure Plan Amendment provided in January are due by 2016-02-23 to either New Gold or the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.

03/10/2016 E-mail New Gold responded to comments Onigaming First Ojibways of Onigaming First No further action Aboriginal Nation provided on 2016-02-24 regarding the Closure Nation required Plan Amendment.

01/04/2016 Meeting New Gold met with an Elder from Nigigoonsiminikaaning Nigigoonsiminikaaning First No further action Aboriginal First Nation; the Elder does not support the extraction of Nation required; New resources. Gold will continue to work with the community.

01/05/2016 Meeting New Gold held a Quarterly Participation Agreement Joint Métis Nation of Ontario Ongoing quarterly Aboriginal Implementation Committee Meeting with the Métis meetings are held. Nation of Ontario at New Gold's office in Emo.

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01/12/2016 Meeting New Gold met with the Chief of Naicatchewenin First Naicatchewenin First Nation New Gold, along Aboriginal Nation to provide an update on RRP-related activities. with The Chief suggested that New Gold connect with the Naicatchewenin First Nation's employment and training committee, who and Rainy River are scheduled to meet in February 2016. First Nations, formed a Human Resource sub- committee to deal with employment and training opportunities.

01/12/2016 Negotiation New Gold met with Onigaming First Nation to discuss a Ojibways of Onigaming First Next meeting was Aboriginal Meeting Participation Agreement. Nation scheduled for February 23, 2016.

01/12/2016 Meeting New Gold held a Quarterly Chiefs Meeting with Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy Ongoing quarterly Aboriginal Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy River) First Nation. River) First Nation meetings are held.

01/13/2016 Workshop New Gold conducted a pre-employment workshop for Lac La Croix First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Lac La Croix First Nation at the Zhingwako Zaiganing Seven Generations Education required School, which covered resumes, cover letters, Institute communication and social media. New Gold provided

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01/19/2016 Meeting New Gold met with Rainy River First Nations. Topics Rainy River First Nations No further action Aboriginal discussed included cultural awareness training, required communication and job opportunities.

01/20/2016 Conference New Gold met with Couchiching First Nation. During the Couchiching First Nation New Gold Aboriginal Call meeting the following topics were discussed: Closure provided the Plan, tailings management area, contracts and Highway complete Closure 600. Plan Amendment to Couchiching First Nation. No other follow up actions are required at this time.

01/28/2016 Meeting New Gold met with the representatives from Nigigoonsiminikaaning First No further action Aboriginal Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation to discuss the RRP. Nation required

02/01/2016 Meeting New Gold held a Quarterly Participation Agreement Joint Métis Nation of Ontario Ongoing quarterly Aboriginal Implementation Committee Meeting with the Métis meetings are held. Nation of Ontario at New Gold's office in Emo.

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02/03/2016 Negotiation New Gold held a meeting with Naotkamegwanning First Naotkamegwanning (Whitefish Next meeting Aboriginal Meeting Nation to discuss a Participation Agreement. Bay) First Nation, was scheduled Major, Sobiski & Moffatt LLP, for March 11, Petersen Consulting 2016.

02/03/2016 Community New Gold participated in a career fair for Confederation Confederation College No further action Public Event College in Thunder Bay. New Gold provided information required on the RRP and employment opportunities.

02/04/2016 Negotiation New Gold met with Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing Next meeting was Aboriginal Meeting Nation to discuss a Participation Agreement. (Big Island) First Nation, scheduled for October 17, 2016. Dickinson Wright

02/04/2016 Site Visit New Gold conducted a site tour for Anishinaabeg of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing No further action Aboriginal Naongashiing First Nation. (Big Island) First Nation required

02/05/2016 Negotiation New Gold met with Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing Discussions will Aboriginal Meeting Nation to discuss a Participation Agreement. (Big Island) First Nation, be ongoing. Dickinson Wright

02/08/2016 Meeting New Gold met with Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy No further action Aboriginal River) First Nation to discuss the education fund and River) First Nation required allocation of scholarships.

02/09/2016 Meeting New Gold met with a local bait fish harvester to discuss No further action Aboriginal an access agreement. required

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02/09/2016 Meeting New Gold participated in a regularly held Naicatchewenin First Nation No further action Aboriginal Naicatchewenin Employment Committee Meeting. required During the meeting employment statistics as well as upcoming training and education programs were discussed.

02/11/2016 Community New Gold participated in a career fair for Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy No further action Aboriginal Event Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy River) First Nation at River) First Nation required the Pegamigaabo School. New Gold provide information on employment opportunities and RRP information.

02/12/2016 Meeting New Gold met with the Chief of Lac La Croix First Nation Lac La Croix First Nation No further action Aboriginal to provide an update on the RRP. New Gold also required provided information about the percentage of First Nation employees and it was suggested that the community appoint a new representative for the Advisory Committee. Plans for a community visit to assist with applications were finalized and confirmed with the Business Development Manager. New Gold's First Nations Liaison will plan to meet with newly elected Chief and Council. 02/18/2016 Workshop New Gold conducted a resume workshop with a Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong, No further action Aboriginal presentation on electronic recruitment for Naotkamegwanning required Naotkamegwanning First Nation. Four members of (Whitefish Bay) First Nation the First Nation attended.

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02/19/2016 Meeting New Gold met with two individuals to discuss the No further action Public property boundaries of the Tailings Management required Area.

02/23/2016 Meeting New Gold attended a Chief and Council meeting at Lac La Croix First Nation No further action Aboriginal Lac La Croix First Nation to provide introductions. required New Gold provided Chief and Council with an updated on the RRP. The First Nation identified an interest in conducting employment readiness training for their members.

02/23/2016 Negotiation New Gold met with Onigaming First Nation to Ojibways of Onigaming First Next meeting Aboriginal Meeting discuss a Participation Agreement. Nation was scheduled for May 19, 2016.

02/24/2016 Meeting New Gold met with the Chief of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First No further action Aboriginal Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation to follow-up on Nation required previous meetings regarding a Participation Agreement. The Chief identified a continued interest in participating; however, feels that talks about signing an agreement are no longer needed.

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03/04/2016 Meeting New Gold participated in a regular Naicatchewenin Naicatchewenin First Nation No further action Aboriginal Employment Committee Meeting. During the required meeting employment statistics as well as upcoming training and education programs were discussed.

03/08/2016 Meeting New Gold held a Quarterly Participation Agreement Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Ongoing Aboriginal Joint Implementation Committee Meeting with Grassy River) First Nation quarterly Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy River) First meetings are Nation. held.

03/11/2016 Negotiation New Gold held a conference call meeting with Naotkamegwanning Discussions will Aboriginal Meeting Naotkamegwanning First Nation to discuss a (Whitefish Bay) First Nation, be ongoing. Participation Agreement. Major, Sobiski & Moffatt LLP, Petersen Consulting

03/11/2016 Community New Gold presented to students (senior kindergarten Unknown Individual (Unknown ) No further action Public Event through grade 3) at the Nestor Falls School. New Gold required provided information on the mine, equipment and items that are made from the mined resources.

03/15/2016 Meeting New Gold held a monthly Joint Implementation Rainy River First Nations, Ongoing monthly Aboriginal Committee Meeting with Rainy River First Nations and Naicatchewenin First Nation meetings are held. Naicatchewenin First Nation at the New Gold office in Emo.

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03/22/2016 Site Visit New Gold conducted a site tour for Animakee Wa Zhing Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First No further action Aboriginal 37 First Nation. Nation required

03/23/2016 Negotiation New Gold met with Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Next meeting was Aboriginal Meeting to discuss a Participation Agreement. Nation scheduled for June 7, 2016.

03/23/2016 Meeting New Gold met with local employment agencies to help Rainy River First Nations, No further action Aboriginal improve the agencies' services to individuals seeking United Native Friendship Centre required employment with New Gold. (UNFC), Naicatchewenin First Nation, Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong, Northern Community Development Services

03/29/2016 Community New Gold met with the Mitaanjigamiing First Nation Mitaanjigamiing First Nation No further action Aboriginal Meeting community to provide an update on the RRP, required employment statistics as well as an update on the First Nation Coordinator position.

03/31/2016 Meeting New Gold met with the Chiefs of Rainy River First Rainy River First Nations, No further action Aboriginal Nations and Naicatchewenin First Nation. Naicatchewenin First Nation, required

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04/12/2016 Presentation New Gold presented to high school students at the Lac Lac La Croix First Nation, No further action Aboriginal La Croix High School. New Gold provided information on Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong required the various employment opportunities and the electronic recruitment process as well as assisted in the development of electronic recruitment profiles, resumes and cover letters.

04/13/2016 Meeting New Gold met with the Lac La Croix First Nation to Lac La Croix First Nation, No further action Aboriginal provide assistance to four community members with Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong required creating electronic recruitment profiles, resumes and cover letters.

04/14/2016 Meeting New Gold held a meeting with the Environmental Sub- Lac La Croix First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Committee of the Fort Frances Chiefs Secretariat required Couchiching First Nation, Participation Agreement Advisory Committee. Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Seine River First Nation

04/14/2016 Meeting New Gold held a quarterly meeting with the Fort Frances Lac La Croix First Nation, Ongoing quarterly Aboriginal Chiefs Secretariat Participation Agreement Advisory meetings are held. Seine River First Nation, Committee. Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation

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04/19/2016 Meeting New Gold held a monthly Joint Implementation Rainy River First Nations, Ongoing monthly Aboriginal Committee Meeting with Rainy River First Nations and Naicatchewenin First Nation meetings are held. Naicatchewenin First Nation at the New Gold office in Emo.

04/21/2016 Community New Gold participated at a STEAM (Science, Sturgeon Creek School No further action Public Event Technology, Education, Arts and Math) event at the required Sturgeon Creek School. There were approximately 60 people in attendance. New Gold engineering staff provided information about aspects of their work.

04/22/2016 Community New Gold participated in the Fort Frances Business Unknown Unknown (Unknown ) No further action Public Event Expo at the Fort Frances Curling Club. New Gold had an required information booth with site flyover video, posters and photos.

04/25/2016 Community New Gold participated in the Red Gut Health Fair. Nigigoonsiminikaaning (Red Gut No further action Aboriginal Event Bay) First Nation required

05/02/2016 Meeting New Gold held a Quarterly Participation Agreement Joint Métis Nation of Ontario Ongoing quarterly Aboriginal Implementation Committee Meeting with the Métis meetings are held. Nation of Ontario.

05/06/2016 Site Visit New Gold held a breakfast and site tour for the Chiefs of Naicatchewenin First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Rainy River First Nations and Naicatchewenin First required Nation. Rainy River First Nations

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05/12/2016 Community New Gold participated in a career fair at the Fort Frances Fort Frances High School, No further action Public Event High School. New Gold provided information on the RRP Unknown Unknown (Unknown ) required and employment opportunities.

05/16/2016 Community New Gold met with the Early Years classes at Robert Robert Moore School No further action Public Event Moore School to provide information about mining and required the RRP. 05/17/2016 Meeting New Gold held a monthly Joint Implementation Rainy River First Nations Ongoing monthly Aboriginal Committee Meeting with Rainy River First Nations and meetings are held. Naicatchewenin First Nation at the New Gold office in Emo. 05/19/2016 Negotiation New Gold met with Onigaming First Nation to discuss a Ojibways of Onigaming First Next meeting was Aboriginal Meeting Participation Agreement. Nation scheduled for _____

05/26/2016 Meeting New Gold met with an Elder from Nigigoonsiminikaaning Nigigoonsiminikaaning First No further action Aboriginal First Nation and invited the Elder to the Spring Nation required Ceremony; however, the Elder declined due to other commitments.

05/31/2016 Site Visit New Gold conducted a site tour for the Fort Frances Seine River First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Chiefs Secretariat Participation Agreement Advisory required Committee and the Environmental Sub-Committee. Ojibways of Onigaming First Onigaming First Nation Elders also attended. Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation

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05/31/2016 Ceremony New Gold held a Spring Ceremony with the First Nations. Rainy River First Nations, No further action Aboriginal Attendees were given a description of why the ceremony required was taking place. Attendees expressed gratitude for Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy being brought tobacco and to be able to ask forgiveness River) First Nation, of the earth for the damage done by the Project at site. Naotkamegwanning (Whitefish They expressed encouragement about the Project and Bay) First Nation, hope that it will be a benefit for everyone in the area, Naicatchewenin First Nation, including the First Nations membership and communities. Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Seine River First Nation,

Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation

06/06/2016 Meeting New Gold met with the Environmental Sub-Committee Seine River First Nation, Ongoing quarterly Aboriginal of the Fort Frances Chiefs Secretariat Participation meetings are held. Agreement Advisory Committee. Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation

06/07/2016 Negotiation New Gold held a meeting with Animakee Wa Zhing 37 Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Next meeting was Aboriginal Meeting First Nation to discuss a Participation Agreement. Nation scheduled for October 17, 2016.

06/07/2016 Meeting New Gold met with the Chief of Nigigoonsiminikaaning Nigigoonsiminikaaning First No further action Aboriginal First Nation to provide an update on the RRP and Nation required employment statistics.

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06/09/2016 Mass Mailout New Gold mailed out the RRP Spring 2016 Newsletter to No further action Public and the following communities: required Aboriginal  Rainy River, Fort Frances (includes Couchiching, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, Mitaanjigamiing, Lac La Croix, Sunset Country Métis),  Devlin (includes Naicatchewenin),  Emo (includes Rainy River First Nations), Barwick, Stratton, Pinewood,  Sleeman (includes Big Grassy, Big Island),  Nestor Falls (includes Onigaming),  Mine Centre (includes Seine River), and  Pawitik (includes Whitefish Bay and Sioux Narrows). A digital version was also posted on the New Gold website.

06/14/2016 Meeting New Gold held an introductory meeting for the Rainy River First Nations, No further action Aboriginal Environmental Monitoring Board (Rainy River First required Nations and Naicatchewenin First Nation). Naicatchewenin First Nation

06/16/2016 Meeting New Gold held a monthly Joint Implementation Rainy River First Nations, Ongoing monthly Aboriginal Committee Meeting with Rainy River First Nations and Naicatchewenin First Nation meetings are held. Naicatchewenin First Nation at the New Gold office in Emo.

6/17/2016 Site Visit New Gold conducted a site tour for two individuals. No further action Public required

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06/20/2016 Meeting New Gold met with Shooniyaa-Wa-Bitoong for a Shooniyaa-Wa-Bitoong No further action Aboriginal Regional Training Planning Meeting. The purpose of the required meeting was to discuss the possibility of regional training to support and prepare First Nation communities for the next wave of New Gold employment opportunities. A follow-up meeting was scheduled for the first week of July 2016.

06/20/2016 Meeting New Gold met with an Elder from Naicatchewenin First Naicatchewenin First Nation No further action Aboriginal Nation to request that they have blessing ceremony for required the Administration Building on 2016-06-20. The Elder was offered tobacco.

06/22/2016 Ceremony A Blessing Ceremony for the Administration Building was Naicatchewenin First Nation, No further action Aboriginal held at the RRP. The ceremony was presided over by Onikaajigan Construction LP, required two elders from the Naicatchewenin and Naotkamegwanning (Whitefish Bay) First Nations. Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services, Naotkamegwanning (Whitefish Bay) First Nation

06/27/2016 Ceremony An awards ceremony and luncheon was held for Naicatchewenin First Nation No further action Aboriginal members of Naicatchewenin First Nation who have been required employed with New Gold for one year or more.

06/30/2016 Community New Gold participated in the Fort Frances Mall Daze. Unknown Unknown (Unknown ) No further action Public Event New Gold had an information booth and staff in required attendance to answer RRP-related questions.

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02/23/2016 Mass Mailout New Gold mailed out the RRP Winter 2016 Newsletter to No further action Public and the following communities: required Aboriginal

 Rainy River, Fort Frances (includes Couchiching, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, Mitaanjigamiing, Lac La Croix, Sunset Country Métis),  Devlin (includes Naicatchewenin),  Emo (includes Rainy River First Nations), Barwick, Stratton, Pinewood,  Sleeman (includes Big Grassy, Big Island),  Nestor Falls (includes Onigaming),  Mine Centre (includes Seine River), and Pawitik (includes Whitefish Bay and Sioux Narrows). A digital version was also posted on the New Gold website.

07/07/2016 Meeting New Gold held a Quarterly Chiefs Meeting with Rainy Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ongoing quarterly Aboriginal River First Nations and Naicatchewenin First Nation at meetings are held. Rainy River First Nations Rainy River First Nations Roundhouse.

07/12/2016 Ceremony The opening of the Pinewood River pump house was Rainy River First Nations No further action Aboriginal celebrated with a Water Ceremony performed by an required Elder from Rainy River First Nations.

07/11/2016 Community New Gold participated in a Métis Nation of Ontario and Métis Nation of Ontario No further action Aboriginal Event Town of Fort Frances Career Fair. There were 39 required participants.

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07/13/2016 Community New Gold participated in a Naotkamegwanning First Naotkamegwanning (Whitefish No further action Aboriginal Event Nation Career Fair. There were 12 participants. Bay) First Nation required

07/14/2016 Presentation New Gold presented to Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First No further action Aboriginal Nation community members at the Windigo Island Band Nation required Office. New Gold responded to questions related to the RRP career options and the recruitment process. There were 12 participants.

07/14/2016 Community New Gold participated in a Seine River First Nation Seine River First Nation No further action Aboriginal Event Career Fair. There were 9 participants. required

07/19/2016 Meeting New Gold held a Monthly Joint Implementation Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ongoing monthly Aboriginal Committee Meeting with Rainy River First Nations and meetings are held. Rainy River First Nations Naicatchewenin First Nation at the New Gold Emo office.

07/19/2016 Community New Gold participated in a Mitaanjigamiing First Nation Mitaanjigamiing First Nation No further action Aboriginal Event Career Fair. There were 14 participants. required

07/21/2016 Community New Gold participated in a Rainy River First Nations Rainy River First Nations No further action Aboriginal Event Career Fair. There were 4 participants. required

07/25/2016 Community New Gold participated in a Anishinaabeg of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing No further action Aboriginal Event Naongashiing First Nation Career Fair. There were 13 (Big Island) First Nation required participants.

07/26/2016 Community New Gold participated in an Onigaming First Nation Ojibways of Onigaming First No further action Aboriginal Event Career Fair. There were 10 participants. Nation required

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07/27/2016 Meeting New Gold provided an update to the Chief of Naicatchewenin First Nation New Gold Aboriginal Naicatchewenin First Nation on the Employment provided the Training Committee. Information on the second wave information on positions at RRP and Career Fair was requested. New positions and Gold provided the information requested. career fairs to the community.

07/27/2016 Community New Gold participated in a Naicatchewenin First Nation Naicatchewenin First Nation No further action Aboriginal Event Career Fair. There were 35 participants. required

08/02/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted a tour of the RRP mine site for three Couchiching First Nation No further action Aboriginal Couchiching First Nation members. required

08/02/2016 Open House New Gold hosted an RRP open house at Couchiching Couchiching First Nation No further action Aboriginal First Nation. The open house was attended by two required community members.

08/02/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted a tour of the RRP mine site for one Rainy River Community College No further action Public Rainy River Community College member. required

08/03/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted a tour of the RRP mine site for one Seven Generations Education No further action Aboriginal Seven Generations Education Institute, Rainy River First Institute, required Nations members and Naicatchewenin First Nation Naicatchewenin First Nation, Environmental Monitoring Board members. Rainy River First Nations

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08/04/2016 Meeting New Gold met with the Mining Advisor of the Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First New Gold advised Aboriginal Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council Nation that they would Inc. at the Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource present at the next Council Inc. office at Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation. meeting; the New Gold was requested to present at the next Mining Advisor Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council would advise New Mining Committee Meeting. Gold of the date of the committee meeting.

08/05/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted a tour of the RRP mine site for 46 No further action Public members of the Stratton Seniors Club. required

08/05/2016 Meeting New Gold provided the Chief of Couchiching First Nation Couchiching First Nation No further action Aboriginal with an update on employment statistics and an update required on the Fort Frances Chiefs Secretariat Participation Advisory Committee and Environmental Sub-committee. The meeting was held at the Couchiching Band Office.

08/08/2016 Community New Gold participated in a Big Grassy River First Nation Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy No further action Aboriginal Event Career Fair. There were 22 participants. River) First Nation required

08/09/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted the Premier of Ontario and Member of Ontario Ministry of Northern No further action Public Provincial Parliament (Thunder Bay-Superior North) to a Development and Mines, required tour of the RRP mine site. Government of Ontario

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08/09/2016 Presentation New Gold provided an update on the RRP to No further action Public approximately 50 members of the Men's Breakfast Club required of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls.

08/10/2016 Community New Gold participated in a Lac La Croix First Lac La Croix First Nation No further action Aboriginal Event Nation Career Fair. There were 6 participants. required

08/11/2016 Site Visit New Gold provided a tour of the RRP mine site for Ministry of Natural Resources No further action Aboriginal the First Nations Natural Resources Youth and Forestry; and various required Program. There were 65 participants from various First Nations First Nations, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

08/11/2016 Meeting New Gold held a Joint Implementation Committee Métis Nation of Ontario Ongoing Aboriginal Meeting with the Métis Nation of Ontario at New quarterly Gold's office in Emo. meetings are held.

08/15/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted a tour of the RRP mine site for 15 Unknown Unknown No further action Public Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (Unknown ) required (MNRF) Fort Frances Junior Rangers.

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08/15/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted a four day visit to New Gold's Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First No further action Aboriginal New Afton Mine for seven Animakee Wa Zhing 37 Nation required First Nation members. Participants viewed mine operations and visited with First Nations affiliated with the New Gold New Afton Mine.

08/16/2016 Community New Gold participated in a Nestor Falls Community Unknown Individual No further action Public Event Career Fair. There were 16 participants. (Unknown ) required

08/17/2016 Meeting New Gold met with Couchiching First Nation to Couchiching First Nation No further action Aboriginal review the Fort Francis Chiefs Secretariat required Participation Agreement.

08/17/2016 Community New Gold participated in the Barwick Career Fair. Unknown Individual No further action Public Event There were 32 participants. (Individual - GP) required

08/18/2016 Community New Gold participated in a Nigigoonsiminikaaning Nigigoonsiminikaaning First No further action Aboriginal Event First Nation Career Fair. There were 8 participants. Nation required

08/19/2016 Meeting New Gold held a monthly Joint Implementation Rainy River First Nations, Ongoing Aboriginal Committee meeting with Rainy River First Nations monthly Naicatchewenin First Nation and Naicatchewenin First Nation. meetings are held.

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09/01/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted a tour of the RRP mine site for Member Government of Canada (Member No further action Public of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River. of Parliament - Thunder Bay- required Rainy River)

09/13/2016 Meeting New Gold outlined the need to access the boundary road Township of Chapple, Township New Gold Public between the Townships of Morley and Chapple to of Morley developed support water management line maintenance twice per agreements with year and allow emergency vehicle access. New Gold the Township of also identified two boundary road culverts in need of Morley and the replacement. Township of Chapple.

09/13/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted a tour of the RRP mine site for the (Unknown Individual) No further action Public surrounding neighbours of the RRP mine site. There required were 29 participants.

09/14/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted two tours of the RRP mine site for the (Unknown Individual) No further action Public public of Fort Frances. There were two bus loads with a required total of 97 participants who responded to New Gold's media public tour notices posted in the Fort Frances Time and Westend Weekly.

09/14/2016 Meeting New Gold met with Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First No further action Aboriginal Resource Council Inc. (AKRC) at the AKRC office in Nation required Northwest Angle #33 First Nation. AKRC requested New Gold meet to describe New Gold's First Nations Coordinator role and the participation of Pwi-di-goo- zhing Advisory Services.

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09/15/2016 Meeting New Gold met with the Chief of Nigigoonsiminikaaning Nigigoonsiminikaaning First New Gold will Aboriginal First Nation to plan for a session to assist members of Nation work with Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation with job applications community and interview skills. members to assist in application process with New Gold.

09/15/2016 Presentation New Gold presented an update on progress of the RRP (Unknown Individual) No further action Public followed by a question and answer session at the Emo required Legion. There were approximately 15 participants.

09/16/2016 Meeting New Gold held a quarterly Joint Implementation Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy Ongoing quarterly Aboriginal Committee Meeting with Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big River) First Nation meetings are held. Grassy River) First Nation at the RRP Administrative Building.

09/17/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted a tour of the RRP mine site for the (Unknown Individual) No further action Public public of Fort Frances. There were two buses with a total required of 88 participants who responded to New Gold's media public tour notices posted in the Fort Frances Time and Westend Weekly.

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Public, Aboriginal, Consultation Notes on Date Topics Stakeholders or Type Implementation Public and Aboriginal Public 09/20/2016 Other New Gold responded to a noise complaint from a Resident near the Project Area New Gold tried to resident near the project. identify the source of the noise, which was not identified and stays in communication with the resident.

09/22/2016 Meeting New Gold held a meeting with the Environmental Sub- Lac La Croix First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Committee of the Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix required Couchiching First Nation, First Nation and Couchiching First Nation at the Nanicost Board Room in Fort Frances. The RRP Site Tour Seine River First Nation scheduled for early November 2016 was cancelled due to participant schedule conflicts.

09/22/2016 Meeting New Gold attended the Quarterly Fort Frances Chiefs Lac La Croix First Nation, Seine Ongoing quarterly Aboriginal Secretariat Participation Advisory Committee meeting River First Nation, Couchiching meetings are held. held at the Nanicost Building in Couchiching, Ontario. First Nation Members from the Couchiching First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation and Seine River First Nation were in attendance.

09/23/2016 Meeting New Gold held a monthly Joint Implementation Rainy River First Nations, Ongoing monthly Aboriginal Committee Meeting with Rainy River First Nations and Naicatchewenin First Nation meetings are held. Naicatchewenin First Nation at the New Gold office in Emo.

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09/27/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted Grade 8 students and teachers from Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy No further action Aboriginal the Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy River) First Nation River) First Nation required School to a tour of the RRP mine site. There were 20 participants.

09/27/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted a tour of the RRP mine site for Ojibways of Onigaming First No further action Aboriginal members of the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation. Nation required There were 2 participants.

09/27/2016 Presentation New Gold and the Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy No further action Aboriginal River) First Nation delivered a presentation on Best River) First Nation, required Business Practices to the Matawa Mineral Technical Matawa Mineral Technical Committee and the Ontario Ministry of Northern Committee, Development and Mines (MNDM). The meeting was held Ontario Ministry of Northern at the Copper River Inn. Development and Mines

09/28/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted the Matawa Mineral Technical Ontario Ministry of Northern No further action Public and Committee and the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, required Aboriginal Development & Mines (MNDM) to a tour of the RRP mine Matawa Mineral Technical site. Committee

09/28/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted the Rainy River First Nations, the Ontario Ministry of Northern No further action Aboriginal Matawa Mineral Technical Committee and the Ministry of Development and Mines, required Northern Development & Mines (MNDM) to a tour of the Rainy River First Nations, Atkinson Camp. Rainy River First Nations delivered a Onikaajigan Construction LP, presentation on the Onikaajigan Construction Ltd. Partnership after the tour. Matawa Mineral Technical Committee

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09/29/2016 Presentation New Gold attended the Couchiching First Nation meeting Ontario Ministry of Northern No further action Aboriginal with the Matawa Mineral Technical Committee. Development and Mines, required Couchiching First Nation delivered a presentation on Couchiching First Nation, Wasaw Enterprises and Couchiching First Nation's Agreement with New Gold. The Ontario Ministry of Matawa Mineral Technical Northern Develop and Mines discussed resources and Committee, programs available to First Nations.

09/29/2016 Meeting New Gold attended the Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Ontario Ministry of Northern No further action Aboriginal Nation's meeting with the Matawa Mineral Technical Development and Mines, required Committee held at the Nigigoonsiminikaaning FN Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Community Hall. Nation, Matawa Mineral Technical Committee

09/30/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted community members from the Naicatchewenin First Nation No further action Aboriginal Naicatchewenin First Nation to a tour of the RRP mine required site. There were 16 participants.

10/03/2016 Workshop New Gold hosted a one-day Mining Matters workshop for Prospectors and Developers No further action Public students at Rainy River High School, Rainy River, Association of Canada required Ontario. Rainy River High School

10/04/2016 Workshop New Gold hosted a one-day Mining Matters workshop for Prospectors and Developers No further action Public Grades 4 and 5 students at Robert Moore School, Fort Association of Canada required Frances, Ontario. Robert Moore School

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10/04/2016 Mass Mailout New Gold mailed out the RRP Fall 2016 Newsletter to No further action Public and the following communities: required Aboriginal

 Rainy River, Fort Frances (includes Couchiching, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, Mitaanjigamiing, Lac La Croix, Sunset Country Métis),  Devlin (includes Naicatchewenin), Emo (includes Rainy River First Nations), Barwick, Stratton, Pinewood,  Sleeman (includes Big Grassy, Big Island),  Nestor Falls (includes Onigaming), Mine Centre (includes Seine River), and  Pawitik (includes Whitefish Bay and Sioux Narrows). A digital version was also posted on the New Gold website.

10/05/2016 Workshop New Gold hosted a one-day Mining Matters workshop for Prospectors and Developers No further action Public Grades 6 and 7 students at Robert Moore School, Fort Association of Canada required Frances, Ontario. Robert Moore School

10/05/2016 Community New Gold hosted a Mining Matters Community Night for Prospectors and Developers No further action Public Event children at Donald Young School, Emo, Ontario. Association of Canada required Donald Young School

10/06/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted the Canadian Institute of Forestry to a Canadian Institute of Forestry No further action Public RRP mine site tour. There were 14 participants. required

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10/06/2016 Workshop New Gold hosted a one-day Mining Matters workshop for Prospectors and Developers No further action Public Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 students at the Mine Centre Public Association of Canada, required School, Mine Centre, Ontario. Mine Centre Public School

10/06/2016 Meeting New Gold and TBT Engineering held a New Gold Dam Rainy River First Nations, No further action Aboriginal Assessment Meeting with members from Rainy River required TBT Engineering First Nations Chief and Council. The meeting was held at the TBT Engineering Office in Thunder Bay.

10/06/2016 Ceremony New Gold participated in the New Gold and Lakehead Lakehead University No further action Public University Collaboration Framework Agreement signing required ceremony at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay.

10/07/2016 Meeting New Gold attended the Naicatchewenin First Nation Naicatchewenin First Nation No further action Aboriginal Committee Meeting. Naicatchewenin FN invited New required Gold to participate in their next career fair and advised they would provide more details in an email to New Gold.

10/12/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted the Rainy River Future Development Rainy River Future Development No further action Public Corporation to a RRP mine site tour. There were 8 Corporation (RRFDC) required participants.

10/14/2016 Negotiation New Gold held a negotiation meeting with the Anishinabe Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Next meeting was Aboriginal Meeting of Wauzhushk Onigum (Rat Portage) First Nation in Nation, scheduled for ??? Winnipeg, Manitoba. Major Sobiski Moffatt LLP

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10/17/2016 Report New Gold sent the Weekly Spill Reports by email to Naicatchewenin First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Naicatchewenin First Nation and Rainy River First Rainy River First Nations required Nations.

10/17/2016 Negotiation New Gold held a Negotiation Meeting with Anishinaabeg Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing Next meeting was Aboriginal Meeting of Naongashiing (Big Island) First Nation in Winnipeg, (Big Island) First Nation scheduled for ??? Manitoba.

10/18/2016 Meeting New Gold held a Monthly Joint Implementation Rainy River First Nations, Ongoing monthly Aboriginal Committee Meeting with the Rainy River First Nations Naicatchewenin First Nation meetings are held. and Naicatchewenin First Nation at the New Gold Office in Emo, Ontario.

10/19/2016 Ceremony New Gold held a Fall Ceremony. Approximately 75 No further action Aboriginal participants participated in the ceremony. required

10/20/2016 Meeting New Gold met with Rainy River First Nations and Naicatchewenin First Nation, New Gold: Aboriginal Naicatchewenin First Nation Environmental Monitoring Board. Rainy River First Nations requested New Gold: Rainy River First Nations 1. Provided 6 Deer Sampling Kits; 1) provide 6 Deer Sampling Kits; 2. Added Kiley 2) copy Kiley Shebagegit on the weekly Spill Report update. Shebagegit to the 3) Rainy River First Nations and Naicatchewenin First distribution of the Nation requested New Gold deliver a community Weekly Spill information session. New Gold confirm they will liaise with Report; Rainy River First Nations and Naicatchewin First Nation 3. Organized a communities to organize a meeting for the last week of community November 2016.The information 4) The next Environmental Monitoring Board meeting was session in set for January 2017 in Rainy River First Nations. November 2016.

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10/24/2016 Report New Gold sent the Weekly Spill Reports by email to Naicatchewenin First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Naicatchewenin First Nation and Rainy River First required Rainy River First Nations Nations.

10/24/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted the Nishinawbe Aski Development Nishinawbe Aski Development No further action Aboriginal Fund to a tour of the RRP mine site. There were 5 Fund required participants.

10/28/2016 Meeting New Gold hosted a Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy No further action Aboriginal River) First Nation and Métis Nation of Ontario River) First Nation, required Environmental Board (Board) meeting where the RRP Métis Nation of Ontario and Board mandate were discussed. Next meeting to be held in March 2017.

10/28/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted the Rainy River First Nations to a tour Rainy River First Nations No further action Aboriginal of the RRP mine site. There were 19 participants. required

10/31/2016 Meeting New Gold met with the Chief of Naicatchewenin First Naicatchewenin First Nation Chief Smith will be Aboriginal Nation to discuss the weekly Spill Reports. included on the spill report distribution list.

11/01/2016 Meeting New Gold met with Naicatchewenin First Nation and Naicatchewenin First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Training and Employment Centre required Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong, to discuss professional development funding options and course requirements related to a potential photography Tom Thomson Photography program. New Gold to follow up with Shooniyaa Wa- Biitong Training and Employment Centre.

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11/02/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted the Town of Emo public to a tour of the No further action Public RRP mine site. There were 29 participants. required

11/05/2016 Presentation New Gold delivered a project update to members of the Rainy River Federation of No further action Public Rainy River Federation of Agriculture. The meeting was Agriculture required held at the Emo Legion.

11/04/2016 Site Visit In response to a request from the town of Emo's Seniors, No further action Public New Gold hosted a Seniors tour of the RRP mine site. required There were 23 participants.

11/05/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted a tour of the RRP mine site for the No further action Public public of Fort Frances. There were 46 participants. required

11/08/2016 E-mail New Gold sent an internal notification email advising of International Joint Commission No further action n/a a New Gold staff's Appointment to the Industry Advisory required Group of the International Joint Commission’s International Rainy‐Lake of the Woods Watershed Board.

11/10/2016 Meeting New Gold attended the Rainy River District Stewardship Rainy River District Stewardship No further action Public (RRDS) Meeting held at the Emo Ag Research Station. required New Gold provided information on the Bobolink Land Management research. RRDS endorsed research results.

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11/10/2016 Report New Gold sent the Weekly Spill Reports by email to Naicatchewenin First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Naicatchewenin First Nation and Rainy River First required Rainy River First Nations Nations.

11/10/2016 Meeting New Gold met with the Rainy River First Nations, Naicatchewenin First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Naicatchewenin First Nation and Onikaajigaan required Rainy River First Nations, Construction to provide environmental monitoring updates. New Gold organized a 2016-11-30 tour of the Onikaajigan Construction LP RRP mine site for the Chiefs of Rainy River First Nations and Naicatchewenin First Nation.

11/11/2016 Site Visit New Gold hosted the Rainy River First Nations to a tour Rainy River First Nations No further action Aboriginal of the RRP mine site. There was 1 participant. required

11/15/2016 Report New Gold sent the Weekly Spill Reports by email to Rainy River First Nations, No further action Aboriginal Naicatchewenin First Nation and Rainy River First Naicatchewenin First Nation required Nations.

11/15/2016 Meeting New Gold held a monthly Joint Implementation Rainy River First Nations, Ongoing monthly Aboriginal Committee Meeting with Rainy River First Nations and Naicatchewenin First Nation meetings are held. Naicatchewenin First Nation at the New Gold office in Emo.

11/22/2016 Presentation New Gold met with the Naicatchewenin First Nation to Naicatchewenin First Nation No further action Aboriginal provide a presentation and update on the RRP required Environmental Monitoring program. There were 12 participants.

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11/22/2016 Report New Gold sent the Weekly Spill Reports by email to Naicatchewenin First Nation No further action Aboriginal Naicatchewenin First Nation and Rainy River First required Rainy River First Nations Nations.

11/23/2016 Presentation New Gold met with Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing (Big Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing No further action Aboriginal Island) First Nation to deliver a presentation on the (Big Island) First Nation required environmental monitoring program and its progress to date. There were 11 participants.

11/25/2016 Meeting New Gold held a Quarterly Chiefs Meeting with Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy Ongoing quarterly Aboriginal Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy River) First Nation in River) First Nation meetings are held. Fort Frances.

11/25/2016 Presentation New Gold met with Naotkamegwanning (Whitefish Bay) Naotkamegwanning (Whitefish No further action Aboriginal First Nation to deliver a presentation on the Bay) First Nation required environmental monitoring program and progress to date. There were 4 participants.

11/28/2016 Meeting New Gold attended the Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy No further action Aboriginal Grassy River) First Nation Participation Agreement River) First Nation required Managers Meeting to provide quarterly reports on the Mishkosiimiiniiziibing (Big Grassy River) First Nation environmental monitor.

11/28/2016 Community New Gold attended the Naicatchewenin First Nation Naicatchewenin First Nation No further action Aboriginal Event Youth Career Fair on Mining. There were approximately required 35 participants.

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11/30/2016 E-mail New Gold sent the Weekly Spill Reports by email to Naicatchewenin First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Naicatchewenin First Nation and Rainy River First required Rainy River First Nations Nations.

12/5/2016 E-mail New Gold sent the Weekly Spill Reports by email to Naicatchewenin First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Naicatchewenin First Nation and Rainy River First required Rainy River First Nations Nations.

12/14/2016 E-mail New Gold sent the Weekly Spill Reports by email to Naicatchewenin First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Naicatchewenin First Nation and Rainy River First required Rainy River First Nations Nations.

12/21/2016 Meeting New Gold held an Environmental Update for the Seine Seine River First Nation No further action Aboriginal River First Nation community. required

12/23/2016 E-mail New Gold sent the Weekly Spill Reports by email to Naicatchewenin First Nation, No further action Aboriginal Naicatchewenin First Nation and Rainy River First Rainy River First Nations required Nations.

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