I would be 100 percent with that IF it was just that. And I would be willing to include a bit more, but just a bit. However I think 'partnership' for many natives is far from just that.

You mention communities, meaning plural.
I think that what is happening is that the whole NAN organization wants to be 'Involved', namely to have a veto on just about every item that transpires. Why else has the recommendation of route for E/W road taken so long?

I think only Webequie should have a say in what and when things happen. Marten Falls only remotely. As for the others, they should mind their own business( here I do not include transportation routes), Ring of Fire itself is not it.