Sustainability just part of Russell Wesley’s holistic strategy – Northern Ontario Business
December 11, 2025
Chief of Bizhiw-zaaga’iganiing Nitam Anishinaabeg “humbled” by sustainability award
Chief Russell Wesley of Bizhiw-zaaga’iganiing Nitam Anishinaabeg, or Cat Lake First Nation, said he was surprised to be recognized by Clean50 as one of its 2026 honourees. But after 40 years of promoting sustainability and environmentally friendly practices in northwestern Ontario and beyond, Wesley seems an obvious choice.
“I do these things because they need to be done,” said Wesley. “I certainly didn’t expect an award. I guess someone out there acknowledges that I have a special function in society. I was rather humbled by it.”
