First Nations

In Canada, mines and potential mines often lie in or close to the traditional lands of First Nations people. When a mine is being considered or developed in such an area, important negotiations with First Nations are part of the process to ensure that their values, traditions and concerns for the land are respected. First Nations people can play a vital role as employees within the industry; therefore, opportunities for training and education are essential.

Rock Stars: Keeping Saskatchewan’s proposed new potash mine clean and green
: PM announces the conclusion of Northwest Territories devolution negotiations; A new gold mining reality series airs in spring 2013; Avanti Mining is trying to restart the Kitsault mine
Company profiles: Working together to open Mount Milligan

AMEC and Fluor recently completed EPCM services for the $1.5 billion open-pit copper and gold mine owned by Thompson Creek Metals.
Events: World Resource Investment Conference 2013 Vancouver, British Columbia May 26 & 27, 2013; 2nd Annual Global Sustainable Mining Summit Toronto, Ontario May 28 & 29, 2013; Canadian Mining Expo Timmins, Ontario May 29 & 30, 2013

Recent First Nations articles

Company Profiles, First Nations, Sustainability & environment, British Columbia Operating with respect for the land: This First Nations-owned company understands sensitive environments

May 2013 by Jessica Kirby
Education, First Nations, British Columbia BC AMTA celebrates two major milestones: The two British Columbia Aboriginal Mine Training Association graduations in early 2013 changed the lives of 55 First Nations students and their families.

March 2013 by Karen Kornelsen
Education, Exploration, First Nations, British Columbia How B.C. can win a gold medal in the economic Olympics: Mining executives at the Natural Resource Forum suggest ways to improve the province's mining investment climate.

February 2013 by Tim Gardner
First Nations, Sustainability & environment, Yukon Yukon Zinc receives a second Robert E. Leckie Award: On November 20, 2012, Yukon Zinc received a Robert E. Leckie Award for Responsible and Innovative Mining Practices.

December 2012 by Karen Kornelsen
First Nations, Mines, British Columbia Orca Quarry: pursuing a rock-solid business plan: Company officials behind what is possibly Canada's largest sand and gravel quarry still have faith in shipping product to an aggregate-starved U.S. west coast.

November 2012 by Tim Gardner
First Nations, Mines, Sustainability & environment Consultation before action is critical: Bob Joseph is the founder and president of Indigenous Corporate Training Inc., which helps individuals and organizations work more effectively with aboriginals.

September 2012 by Tim Gardner
Education, First Nations, British Columbia The BC AMTA will continue to provide valuable services: In June 2012, the B.C. Aboriginal Mine Training Association had to shut its doors—but with a new agreement in the works, programs are expected to continue.

July 2012 by Karen Kornelsen
Education, First Nations, British Columbia Building inclusive relationships with First Nations communities: The School of Exploration & Mining is building inclusive relationships with First Nations communities.

March 2012 by Breanne Massey
First Nations, Mines, British Columbia New life and a bright future at the Huckleberry Mine: The owners of the Huckleberry Mine, an open-pit copper and molybdenum mine in west central B.C., has approved a seven-year mine-life extension.

March 2012 by Tim Gardner
First Nations, Saskatchewan First nation launches $10 billion lawsuit: The George Gordon First Nation filed a $10 billion claim with provincial and federal governments regarding potash and oil properties bordering its territory.

January 2012 by Gail Jansen