native & inuit resource magazine 2014

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Contents

SPRING 2014

6 HJ O’Connel We Deliver!

10 Adventure Canada Exceptional Service Exceptional Communities

14 Areva Baker Lake Youth Camp

18 NWT Business Development and Investment Corporation Business Oriented People Working for Business People

24 Aurora College Success Speaks for Itself

28 Chamber of Mines Champion for a Strong Minerals Industry

34 Centre for Suicide Prevention Baker Lake Youth Camp

38 Memorial University The Aboriginal Health Initiative at Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine

46 Northern Lights College B.C.’s Energy College

53 Pulaarvik Kablu Friendship Centre This is Who We Are and What We Do

57 McKeil Marine Making Every Day a New Opportunity

60 Walter & Duncan Gordon Foundation Meet the New Cohort of the Jane Glassco Northern Fellows

64 Sintra Building Tomorrow

68 Stornoway Diamond Corporation Renard Mine Road Opens Ahead of Schedule

72 Goldcorp making the Grade

75 Kativik School Board Celebrating 35 Years

78 Agency Chiefs and Family Services The Enhanced Prevention Program

81 Cambridge Bay Cultural Opportunities Unparalleled Growth

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SAFETY gWe offer a world class safety culture where safety is a Value! ON TIME gProjects completed on or ahead of schedule. ON BUDGET gProjects completed on or below budget. CLIENT SATISFACTION gAt all phases of every project. HARD WORKERS gHigh quality, technically sophisticated workforce.

H.J. O’Connell is extremely proud of its 80 plus year history and the partnerships that we have formed with many of Canada’s top resource industry leaders.

Specializing in heavy civil infrastructure construction, mining applications and energy development, H.J. O’Connell Ltd. is a leading supplier to Canada’s resource industries.

Having serviced resource based clients for over 80 years, the company prides itself in the long-term relationships it has established. We are particularly proud of the associations we have developed in the mining and energy sectors. With a blue chip client base that includes the Iron Ore Company of Canada, ArcelorMittal (formally Quebec Cartier Mining), Wabush Mines, Manitoba Hydro, Abitibi Consolidated, Fortis Inc., Vale Inco, Voisey’s Bay Nickel and many others. We are proud of the partnership approach that we have developed with these industry leaders, some of these relationships have been in place for over 40 years.

H.J. O’Connell Ltd. recognizes the real challenges that lay ahead for the resource sectors of our economy and the construction industry in the 21st century. We are committed to working as a partner with clients to develop effective solutions and to meet those challenges head on.

The company prides itself on a high quality, technically sophisticated workforce and a reputation for completing projects on time and on budget. O’Connell people are industrious, innovative and hard working. By placing an acute emphasis on employee training, quality assurance, health, safety and environmental responsibility, H.J. O’Connell Ltd. has created a culture where PEOPLE, SAFETY and QUALITY are more than a priority; they are a VALUE.

We are proud of the partnership approach that we have developed with these industry leaders. Some of these relationships have been in place for over 40 years.

H.J. O’Connell Ltd. has been a leader in the heavy civil engineering construction industry since 1931. Originally, under the leadership of Montrealer Herbert John O’Connell, the company quickly grew into one of Canada’s leading heavy construction firms, establishing Les Entreprises de Construction de Québec Ltée. (L.E.C.Q.) in 1937 and H.J. O’Connell Construction Ltd. in 1970.

“When an O’Connell project is being executed there is an employee-owner very close to the decision making process and always available for client consultations. Our 80 plus year history ranks H.J. O’Connell Ltd. among the oldest of such firms in Canada. Our prosperity is a result of our innovative

approach to business and our continued interest in growth and development. Since our establishment, we have grown to be a leader in the various markets in which we provide quality service. Our diversified business includes expertise in Mining, Energy, Roads, and Bridges as well as Municipal, Industrial, Northern and Project Management related work. Our clients have come to know us as an organization that continuously strives to find win-win solutions where projects are completed on time and on budget. Our ability to identify opportunities, attract and retain the finest talent in the market and continuously serve and exceed our clients’ expectations will ensure our success for years to come.

ExpertiseAt O’Connell, we strive towards excellence! For 80 plus years, we have been providing exceptional heavy civil services in a wide variety of business segments which include: mining, energy development, roads, bridges, municipal, industrial and Northern work. With a blue chip client base that includes the Iron Ore Company of Canada, ArcelorMittal, Wabush Mines, Manitoba Hydro, Vale Inco, Voisey’s Bay Nickel and many others, we are proud of the partnership approach that we have developed with these industry leaders. Some of these relationships have been in place for over 40 years. Our commitment to each of our clients’ goals, coupled with our diversi ed expertise, enables us to provide exceptional quality services where projects are completed safely, on time and on budget.



With over 300 pieces of mining andconstruction equipment, O’Connell’s fleet is one of the largest and most modern in Canada.

Mining Construction is Our SpecialtyThe single largest sector of the company’s business activities is mining related work. The company has successfully completed a diverse range of mining projects including: overburden stripping for the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOCC), Wabush Mines and ArcelorMittal. We have also constructed dams and dykes for tailings containment for ArcelorMittal and foundations for pollution control structures for IOCC. In addition, we were a major player in the development of the Voisey’s Bay Nickel Project. Through a partnership that included the Labrador Inuit and the Innu Nation, known as IKC-Borealis, we completed all the civil infrastructure work for the project which included: site excavation, access roads, concrete structures and foundations, initial earthworks in preparation for mining, main dock, dams & containment, dykes, and more. Our business relationship with Vale Inco continues as we are currently performing heavy civil infrastructure contracts for the smelter complex at Long Harbour.

O’Connell has also constructed mine crusher foundations and modernized existing facilities for various clients. With over 300 pieces of mining and construction equipment, O’Connell’s fleet is one of the largest and most modern in Canada.

Award Winning Construction CompanySpecializing in heavy civil infrastructure construction, mining applications and energy development, H.J. O’Connell Ltd. is a leading supplier to Canada’s resource industries. As a result of our exceptional services, we have become known as a contractor and employer of choice, winning awards such as the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers Project of the Year – Environmental Category, the NLEC’s Employer of Distinction, the NLCSA’s Award for Excellence and Company of the Year as well as the Minister of Labour’s Award for Excellence, among others.


In 2013, Adventure Canada won the Outstanding Service Award from Nunavut Tourism. This recognition in our twenty-fifth anniversary year was particularly

meaningful because we pride ourselves on working closely with the people and communities of the North.

Adventure Canada began by offering Inuit homestays and treks into Auyuittuq National Park more than a quarter-century ago, and we continue to cherish our connections to the North today. The Inuit culturalists who work aboard all of our Arctic trips are an integral part of the experience, and our community visits are highlights for guests and staff alike.

“Our priority is always to provide exceptional service and meaningful experiences to both our passengers and the communities we visit” says Vice-President Cedar Swan.

Bringing the culture of Canada’s North onto our ship is part of what makes the Adventure Canada experience unique. This past season travellers enjoyed a range of shipboard learning experiences ranging from printmaking sessions, soapstone carving demonstrations, drum dancing, throat singing, story telling Inuktitut lessons and traditional Inuit games.

Country food is always a big hit, with our passengers proving quite bold in their willingness to try traditional foods from the sea and land. Inuit arts and crafts, including carving, printmaking, and

weaving are legendary—but our passengers are also interested in contemporary arts such as writing and filmmaking, and we work hard to ensure they appreciate both the craft, and the culture reflected. Community visits provide local artists and craftspeople with an opportunity to show and sell their wares, and our passengers appreciate making their purchases in person.

Canada is full of natural wonders, which draw people in from around the world. Yet our guests tell us their most cherished memories are often of encounters with the people whose lives are lived close to the land. Our greatest pleasure is watching those connections form on our ship and in communities along the coasts of Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut and Inuvialuit.

And the personal approach is the secret to our success. Our Arctic culturalists and Inuit staff— Anguti Johnston, Andrew Qappik, Derrick Pottle, Heidi Langille, Jason Edmunds, Kathleen Merritt, Lamech Kadloo, Lena Onalik, Lois Suluk-Locke, Lynda Brown and Maria Merkuratsuk—are proud of their cultural heritage,


< our guests tell us their most cherished memories are often of encounters with the people whose lives are lived close to the land >

< In each case, we strive to focus on communities, engage proud and passionate

people with local connections, and highlight the culture as well as the ecology of the region >


and we are privileged to offer them the audience, and the opportunity to share it.

Adventure Canada, through our Discovery Fund, is a firm supporter of numerous projects based in the North. A recent example is the Unikkausivut film series, dedicated to showcasing compassionate tales from Canada’s northern communities. The project is in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada, the Inuit Relations Secretariat of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada and the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education. Adventure Canada has donated more than $15,000 to the project, while our passengers have donated an additional $10,000.

“Inuit have a long, inspiring tradition of sharing tales and legends from one generation to the next using art, music and storytelling,” says Swan. “We look forward to supporting Unikkausivut again in 2014, and helping to share this vibrant culture with more Canadians and the world.”

Sharing is a value cherished in the northern communities we visit, and we strive to incorporate that ideal in our business practices, including our Discovery Fund, which directs $250 from every passenger to organizations and communities, cultural and ecological causes.

As we move into our 26th year, we have expanded our expedition cruises beyond the Canadian Arctic, to include Greenland, Labrador, Newfoundland, Sable Island and even Antarctica. We also offer small group tours to places like Haida Gwaii, Churchill, and Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula.

In each case, we strive to focus on communities, engage proud and passionate people with local connections, and highlight the culture as well as the ecology of the region. In doing so, we connect to our own roots as a company, and the lessons learned over a quarter-century of working with the people of the North.

www.adventurecanada.com


The Baker Lake Against Suicide Team (B.L.A.S.T.)

hosted a suicide prevention walk and youth camp

in August 2013. We hosted close to 100 people at

our camp. There were participants from every community in

the Kivalliq region. The Baker Lake youth group –B.L.A.S.T.

provided some funds for communities who fell short of their

fund raising efforts. We wanted participation from the whole

region at this camp.

We began the camp with an opening in the local community

hall. It is there that we heard words from elders. Elders saying

to the youth that “life is never easy, but we must over come

the burdens that we come across in life. That’s the only way.”

Gwendolyn Arnasungaaq a youth participant from Baker Lake

heard what the Elders were saying and says “Elder said talk to

someone when you are feeling down instead of suicide.” The

walk/camp participants walked 12 kms. to the location. Along

the way there were friendships made and deep conversations

had. Conversations about loved ones that have been lost to

suicide and sharing memories also sharing ways that they were

able to cope with the loss. The first night of the camp was spent

on hearing from survivors, from people who have suffered from

depression and from people who have contemplated or who

have attempted to commit suicide. Personal stories are most

powerful and these stories had an impact.


The weekend consisted of workshop sessions, bon fires, weiner roasts,

ice breakers, a performance by a local youth Shauna Seeteenak, release

of floating lanterns and a church service. The goal was to provide the

regional youth with the tools to make their community a better place

to live. Tools to provide them with the confidence in who they are and

to make a difference. The Embrace Life Council ( a non-profit suicide

prevention organization based in Iqaluit, Nunavut) were able to send

one facilitator to do a session on healthy relationships and bullying.

The mental health nurse also did a session on positive coping skills/

strategies. The youth were also privileged to have a session with two

local youth leaders Kiah and Paula on community leadership.

They talked about how they can plan and implement change in their

communities. The purpose behind the release of floating lanterns was

to release any negative thoughts the youth may have, to release any

burdens that they may be carrying and to provide a silent release.

Shauna Seeteenak was able to provide for our youth her story of

hardship. Her story of the obstacles that she has faced as a young

Nunavummiut. Her escape was music so she began writing her own

songs. She shared a couple of these songs with us on Saturday night.

On Sunday after brunch a group from the local Anglican Church

came to the camp for prayer and the singing of hymns. After the short

church service we began our walk back to town. Upon arrival we were

met by half the town at the local high school basketball court. It was

at this point that the youth were celebrated for their accomplishment

and for testing their emotional and physical strength. As Kevin

Stoddart (a local Youth Leader with B.L.A.S.T.) sums it up...

“If you asked me what I think about the Suicide Prevention Walks I

have been on or that has ever taken place, I would recite this quote from

Ernest Hemingway for you. “It is good to have an end to journey toward;

But it is the journey that matters in the end,” as I believe in this quote.

When you take part in any of these long and grueling walks, what you

feel physically during the couple hours it takes to reach your destination,

is what you mentally and spiritually feel during your struggles in life.

Just like in life, the terrain you walk on, will eventually have ups and

downs that feel tremendous and insurmountable. So when you have

been walking long enough for your feet to callous, for you to almost trip

over multiple times due to weakness in your legs, you just want to call

it quits. To end what you’re feeling right there. I say keep going, because

whatever you’re feeling will pass, and you will feel a huge weight lift

from your shoulders, you will be able to look forward again, you will cry

a relief and smile knowing you made it. That is just the beginning of

the healing process, though, opening yourself up and letting go of what

ever negative energy and thoughts you have during the group sessions is

the cherry on top.”


The NWT Business Development and Investment

Corporation (BDIC) is a Northern leader in economic

and business development. Since its inception 8 years

ago, the BDIC has helped clients in all 33 Northwest Territories

(NWT) communities start and grow their businesses.

The BDIC has a number of programs and services to assist

businesses. These services include grants, loans, business

educational services and venture investments. The BDIC

also manages a number of subsidiary companies that employ

residents in communities across the North.

PROGRAMS TO HELP NORTHERNERS SUCCEED IN BUSINESSAligned with the GNWT’s commitment to develop a diversified

economy that provides all communities and regions with

opportunities and choices, the BDIC offers a variety of programs

and services to assist small businesses.

NEDP: Every two years, the BDIC hosts the Northern Economic

Development Practitioners Conference (NEDP). This conference

is an opportunity for people involved in economic development

in the NWT to meet and learn skills to help businesses in the

NWT. Last year’s conference was held at the Explorer Hotel in

Yellowknife. The conference was a resounding success with over

86 participants and 13 speakers attending.


FINANCIAL PROGRAMSThe BDIC offers a number of financial programs in the form of grants and loans to assist small business owners. Each program is tailored to help meet the financial needs of Northerners. Depending on the nature of a client’s business or the NWT community where they reside, there will be different financing requirements for their business. The BDIC can help!

Grants and ContributionsThe Business Development Project Fund (BDPF) is a contribution program to help fund start-up expenses, expansion, raw materials (for arts and crafts production) and short-term projects that create employment. The maximum amount available in a 5 year period is $10,000 for residents in level I communities and $20,000 for businesses in level II communities. Level II communities are all NWT communities outside of Yellowknife, N’Dilo, Hay River, Fort Smith and Inuvik.

AftercareAftercare funding is available to business owners who need financial assistance to purchase accounting software, take an accredited business or accounting course, obtain succession planning advice, or for travel costs to attend educational seminars promoted by the BDIC. A maximum of $2,500 is available to businesses in level I communities and $5,000 to level II communities.

Term LoansThe BDIC has services available in communities around the NWT through local regional development agents with the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment.

The BDIC lends to businesses that are unable to obtain financing elsewhere. Tailored repayment terms are available. Interest rates are set on a client by client basis.

Standby Letters of CreditThe BDIC can offer business owners a Standby Letter of Credit (SLC) to help them successfully bid on a project. A SLC is a financial guarantee that the BDIC will make payments in the event a client is unable to meet their obligations to third parties. Some business contracts in the NWT require a SLC from bidders.

Working Capital GuaranteeThe BDIC can assist businesses looking to obtain working capital financing. This is achieved by the BDIC backing the business’s financing to the client’s bank. For this service there is an annual fee which varies from 2-4%, depending on the business’s risk.

Winter/Summer Re-supply LoansBusinesses located in a community with no all-season road access can apply for winter/summer re-supply financing. This is a short term loan that allows businesses to have the funds available to pay for shipping supplies during the short winter road or barge season.


Seasonal Production LoansShort-term loans up to $25,000 are available for artists, craft-makers or harvesters who need supplies to make or harvest products to sell.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICESThe BDIC operates Canada Business NWT (CBNWT), which is a business service centre that offers a range of educational and business resources to assist small business owners start or grow their businesses.

WorkstationsCBNWT provides its business clients with fully equipped computer workstations. These stations can be used by clients to write business plans, apply for funding, conduct market research and other administrative tasks required to establish their business. The computer workstations have business-related software installed to assist these small business owners.

Small businesslearning sessionsCBNWT provides small business learning sessions to business owners across the NWT. These seminars are available through the NWT community futures, at the BDIC’s office, or online. Topics cover a variety of subjects including ecommerce, how to write a business plan, taxation, bookkeeping, selling to government and marketing.

Business resource libraryCBNWT has an up-to-date library with a wide variety of business materials including books and resources on a wide range of topics to assist small business owners. A list of library materials is available online and entrepreneurs from any community in the NWT can request to have the materials mailed to them. Requests for library materials can be done by phone, email or online.

EMPLOYMENT IN COMMUNITIESThe BDIC manages a subsidiary program where it owns a majority stake in keystone community businesses. These businesses employ local community members and produce a large variety of uniquely northern items including canvas tents, tipis, moose hide crafts, birch bark baskets, knit fur garments, Inuit prints and muskox carvings.

These businesses maintain over 12 full-time jobs and support over 100 cottage crafts producers by purchasing their arts and crafts. All of the finished products are available for browsing online and for purchase across Canada.

THE BDIC’S SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES: Acho Dene Native CraftsArctic Canada Trading CompanyDene Fur CloudsFort McPherson Tent and CanvasNahanni Butte General StoreUlukhaktok Arts Centre

Fort Liard, NTYellowknife, NTFort Providence, NTFort McPherson, NTNahanni Butte, NTUlukhaktok, NT

Handmade birch bark and beaded moose hide works of artAssists other subsidiaries with marketing Knit sheared beaver fur garmentsCanvas wall tents and tipisGrocery itemsInuit prints, qiviut, and muskox horn carvings


Venture InvestmentsThe BDIC has a venture investment program where it invests in businesses in return for equity and annual dividends. Currently it is invested in eight venture investment companies which employ over 21 full-time NWT residents.

COMMITTED TO THE NORTHOver its 8 years in operation, the BDIC has disbursed over 59 million dollars to NWT businesses. It has helped over 318 small business owners start and grow their businesses and has assisted clients in all 33 NWT communities. In the last four years, the BDIC, through the NWT Canada Business Service Centre, has hosted over 118 small business learning seminars with over 250 participants.

The BDIC will continue to offer programs and services to help business owners in the NWT.

If you would like assistance starting or growingyour business, the BDIC can help.

You can get details about the BDIC’s programs online at BDIC.caor call 1-800-661-0599 to speak to a business expert.

www.bdic.ca

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96% of certificate, diploma and degree students surveyed in 2013 would

recommend their program to others.

College of the Northwest Territories…Aurora College is the cornerstone of the Northwest

Territories post-secondary education system. A vibrant,

Northern college committed to excellence in education

and research, Aurora strives to foster understanding and

respect among all Northern people. With campuses in

Fort Smith, Yellowknife and Inuvik, and 23 Community

Learning Centres spread throughout the NT, Aurora

College offers a variety of programs designed to meet the

needs of Aboriginal and other Northern learners. Students

are the centre of all we do, and Aurora College strives to

provide the support, skills and training needed to achieve

success in their chosen careers.

Your career starts here…

Aurora College’s unique programs in Arts and Science, Health and Human Services, Business and Administration, Education, Adult Basic Education, Trades and Apprenticeships offer strong cultural content and plenty of hands-on experiences combined with the latest technology and practices. To learn about our courses, campuses and student life at Aurora please visit our website at www.auroracollege.nt.ca and view a sampling of our course offerings below.

FEATURE PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Education (In partnership with the University of Saskatchewan)The Bachelor of Education Program is a uniquely Aboriginal and Northern culture-based teacher education program that meets the needs of NWT students and schools. The nationally-recognized four-year Bachelor of Education Program is delivered in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan (U of S).

Course design ensures the inclusion of the Aboriginal perspective and effective teaching techniques through academic coursework, practical teaching experience, internships and culture camps.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing(In partnership with the University of Victoria)The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program trains students to work as nurses with individuals, families, groups and communities in a variety of settings. Students learn to work as partners with clients and other health care providers, guided by a fundamental emphasis on both health promotion and caring. The program assists students in developing sensitivity to people’s experiences of health, healing and health promotion.

Graduates will become active participants in healthcare through instructional and practical training within the modern healthcare system.

Environment and Natural ResourcesTechnology ProgramThe two-year Environment and Natural Resources Technology Diploma program links field experience, classroom-based academic coursework and lab-based skills training. Graduates of the program are able to succeed as natural resource technicians and officers, or enter environmental management careers in areas including wildlife, forestry, marine and freshwater fisheries, planning, water resources, environmental protection, parks, land claim resource management, oil and gas, and mining.

The program places an emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning.

Aboriginal Language andCultural Instructor ProgramThe Aboriginal and Cultural Instructor program trains individuals to work as Aboriginal language instructors in NWT schools, teaching Aboriginal languages and culture courses. The program is a mixture of courses in Aboriginal language immersion and in teaching methodologies related specifically to Aboriginal languages. A variety of course delivery methods are used, depending on demand and the needs of the students.



Social Work(In partnership with University of Regina)The two-year Social Work Diploma program prepares students for a Northern generalist practice, with emphasis on working within Aboriginal and northern communities. Graduates can apply to have their credits applied towards the Bachelor of Social Work Degree at University of Region or Yukon College.

Business AdministrationThe Business Administration program is intended to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for students who want to enter careers in business, government and non-profit organizations. Business courses stress applicability to small businesses in the NWT. The Business Administration program provides students with an opportunity to acquire either a certificate (one-year) or a diploma (two-year).

Some of the program’s streams offer additional opportunities outside the classroom including work placements and accreditation by the Council for the Advancement of the Native Development Officers (CANDO). As well, arrangements regarding transfer credits are in place with a number of universities, including University of Lethbridge, and with professional associations.

Personal Support WorkerThe one-year Personal Support Worker program prepares individuals to work in a variety of community health care settings, such as elders’ homes, home care services, group homes or providing support to other health care professionals in a health centre.

www.auroracollege.nt.ca


DESPITE CHALLENGING TIMES,THERE ARE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN NWT AND NUNAVUT EXPLORATION AND MINING Despite the challenges companies are facing globally, there were positive developments for the mining and exploration sector in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut this past year.

According to NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines President Brooke Clements, “Mining continues to be a cornerstone of the economies in the NWT and Nunavut. There are a number of positive developments in both the NWT and Nunavut including legislative and regulatory initiatives, as well as plans to invest billions of dollars in mining developments in the coming years.”

MANY PROJECTS ADVANCING IN NWT AND NUNAVUT Both the NWT and Nunavut saw multiple projects continuing to advance through environmental assessment, feasibility studies, permitting and licensing, and construction preparations.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES In the NWT, the Ekati, Diavik and Snap Lake diamond mines maintained the territory in third place globally, for the value of diamonds mined. In a positive move, the largest diamond mine, Ekati, triggered the environmental assessment process to seek approval to mine three more kimberlite pipes that could extend that mine’s life from 10-20 years beyond its currently projected 2019 closure.


Tungsten production from the Cantung mine – the western world’s largest producer of tungsten concentrate – was up, and new exploration on the site holds promise to extend its mine life.

There were four NWT mining proposals advancing closer to production. The Prairie Creek base and precious metal mine received all the permits required to begin construction, and the NICO polymetallic, Gahcho Kué diamond, and Nechalacho rare earth metal projects received timely Federal ministerial approvals to proceed into their licensing processes. Gahcho Kué also received the land use permit required to prepare the site in anticipation of the mine land use permit and water license required for construction and operations being issued in 2014.

NUNAVUT In Nunavut, the Meadowbank gold mine continued its strong performance in 2013, despite the downturn in gold prices.

There are six mining projects advancing through the environmental assessment and feasibility study processes in Nunavut. The Mary River iron project received a 12-year water license and site preparations are now underway for construction of an early revenue phase mine as the approval process nears completion. The Meliadine gold project is undergoing environmental review and the Back River gold and the Kiggavik uranium final environmental impact statements are on schedule for 2014 submission. A robust preliminary economic assessment is breathing new life into the Hope Bay gold project and studies are

underway to optimize opportunities for the Izok Corridor Project. Work also resumed to advance the Bathurst Inlet Port and Road project to support the Hackett River and other deposits with important infrastructure.

GRASSROOTS EXPLORATION PERSEVERES While earlier stage exploration activity in both territories was below levels seen in previous years, investors did fund a number of important projects.

In the Northwest Territories, diamond exploration programs were mounted at Kennady North and in the Lac de Gras and Dehcho regions, and gold exploration was conducted in the Yellowknife and Courageous Lake areas.

In Nunavut, encouraging diamond results were reported for the first bulk sample collected at the Chidliak diamond project and additional projects that were advanced include the Angilak uranium project and the Hackett River base and precious metal project.

LEGISL ATIVE IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAYCritically important to investors, governments are taking action to improve the legislative, regulatory, and policy environment. New initiatives have also been announced to improve infrastructure that would also help support exploration and mining.

Beginning at the highest level, the Prime Minister of Canada continued to emphasize his


government’s support for the North. During this year’s tour – his eighth, demonstrating his interest in the North – he announced new federal government funding for mine training as well as significant new investment in geoscience research to improve our geological maps.

Earlier in the year, Federal Bill C-47, The Northern Jobs and Growth Act, received royal assent bringing in a new Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act and a Northwest Territories Surface Rights Board Act. This fulfils outstanding legislative obligations under Aboriginal land claims agreements and responds to calls for measures to streamline and improve regulatory processes in the North.

More recently, the Federal government tabled Bill C-15, The NWT Devolution Act. Bill C-15 not only introduces legislative changes to support one of the most significant developments in NWT history, the transfer of jurisdiction over land and non-renewable resources to the NWT Government, but it also proposes a number of improvements to environmental and resource management legislation. These long-overdue changes are to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and include defined regulatory process timelines, a measured approach to consolidate regional Land and Water Boards into one Board, and the authority for government to establish guidelines to help clarify Aboriginal consultation.

HISTORICAL MILESTONE AS NWTMINING L ANDLORD CHANGESThe Northwest Territories is poised to take one of the biggest steps forward in its history – devolution, or the transfer of land and non-renewable resources to the territorial government. This means they will get more influence over mining, and receive a new royalty stream, which they will be sharing with Aboriginal groups.

Very importantly for industry, in preparation for devolution and to support its premier industry, the NWT Government launched its first ever NWT Mineral Development Strategy. This was done in partnership with the Chamber of Mines, to lay a foundation to sustain and grow the NWT minerals industry and its many benefits.

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Other changes to Federal mining regulations will see map staking come to Nunavut, which should help reduce costs of acquiring mineral claims. Changes will also see the NWT Government taking over the Federal mining regulations as part of devolution.

In the NWT, land use plans were completed in the Sahtu and Tlicho regions. The Nunavut Planning Commission is advancing the draft Nunavut Land Use Plan through public consultations. These plans are bringing more clarity to the rules around exploration and resource development.

INFRASTRUCTURE VISION The North is a vast area and is challenged with less infrastructure than southern Canada.

To address this deficit, the NWT Government announced visionary plans for infrastructure investment that would benefit industry through its Corridors for Canada III transportation strategy and its Vision for the NWT Power System Plan, a strategy for hydropower and liquefied natural gas investment. Additionally, the Government of Canada has promised, in its recently tabled budget, to work with territorial governments to develop transportation infrastructure in the North.

COME NORTH AND INVEST! “Our two great northern territories of Nunavut and the NWT comprise nearly one third of the Canadian land mass, and have some of the most compelling and underexplored mineral potential in the world,” said Chamber President Brooke Clements. “With the support of federal, territorial and Aboriginal governments, we are poised for significant growth in the coming years. Investors are helping to advance a number of mining projects, and we are hopeful that renewed global confidence in our industry this year will lead to increased investment in earlier stage exploration.”

If you’re looking to invest, consider our two northern territories!

For more information on the NWT and Nunavut mining industries, visit the website at www.miningnorth.com.

In the NWT, contact Tom Hoefer, Executive Directorat email: [email protected].

In Nunavut, contact Elizabeth Kingston, General Managerat email: [email protected].


“Bullying is a problem for all kids, but it may be an even bigger problem in the

Native American [Aboriginal] community”– Tanya Lee, Indian Country Today, May 30, 2011

By Suzanne McLeod,BA, MA, Curriculum Developer

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Social media sites, such as Facebook, mySpace, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Tumblr, Messenger and cell phone texting, have become a large part of the way in which

Aboriginal youth today “talk” and socialize with each other (Brown, Cassidy, Jackson, 2006). From this, cyber - bullying has become an increasing reality among youth.

Research shows that youth who have been bullied are at a higher risk for suicide ideation and thoughts, attempts and completed suicides. Bullying contributes to depression, decreased self-worth, hopelessness and loneliness (Hinduja, Patchin, n.d.).

Cyber-bullying is “the use of the internet, cell phones, texting and other technologies to send cruel, untrue, or hurtful messages about someone or to someone that causes harm” (Brown, Cassidy, Jackson, 2009).

“Cyber-bullies” use emails, webcams, text messages, chat rooms, camera phones, blogs, websites, etc to spread derogatory, insulting, excluding or threatening messages and/or images. Most bullying occurs between the ages 13 and 14 then usually decreases around ages 15 to 16. This includes both perpetrators and victims (Brown, Cassidy, Jackson, 2009).

“Cyber-bullies” feel that they are anonymous, giving them a sense of power and control that allows them to do and say things they would not normally say in the “real world.” In cyberspace, literally hundreds of perpetrators can get involved in the abuse (Hinduja, Patchin, n.d.). Aboriginal youth who are the victims of bullying experience the same feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness as if they were being bullied face-to-face! Because of the all-encompassing nature of the internet and cell phones, it is harder than ever for victims to escape their tormentors. It can happen anywhere—at home, at school, at anytime of the day

or night (Brown, Cassidy, Jackson, 2006). In extreme cases, victims have been known to become aggressive and fight back, or to become depressed and attempt suicide.

Aboriginal youth who have experienced cyber-bullying were almost TWICE as likely to attempt suicide compared to those who had not (Hinduja, Patchin, n.d.).

CYBER-BULLYING CAN TAKE ON DIFFERENT FORMS:(From Cyber Bullying http://www.mesaaz.gov/

police/TeenConnection/CyberBullying.aspx)

Flaming Online fights using electronic messages with angry and vulgar language

Harassment Repeatedly sending nasty, mean and insulting messages via email, instant

messages or text messages

“Dissing”Dissing someone online; sending or posting gossip or rumours about a person to damage their reputation or friendships. This includes creating websites to make fun of another person (ie. a classmate or teacher) or using websites to “rate” people as prettiest, ugliest, etc.

ImpersonationPretending to be someone else online and sending or posting material to get that person in trouble or danger, or to damage that person’s reputation or friendships

OutingSharing someone’s secrets or embarrassing information or images online or sending it to others

TrickeryTalking someone into revealing secrets or embarrassing information, then sharing it online or sending it to others

ExclusionIntentionally and cruelly excluding—shutting out—someone from an online group

Cyber StalkingRepeated, intense harassment and dissing that includes threats or creates significant fear

Adults or parents don‘t always recognize how devastating cyber-bullying can be for youth.

One study shows that only 10% of parents believe their children have been bullied online, while 40% of kids reported they had been victims (Brown, Cassidy, Jackson, 2009).

Consider that research shows that 99% of teens use the internet on a regular basis, and 74% of girls aged 12-18 spend more time on chat rooms or sending text messages than doing homework (Shariff, 2005).

Because people can be “anonymous” on the internet, Aboriginal kids don’t always know who their tormentors are. At an age when peer acceptance is crucial, the internet becomes the perfect medium for adolescent anxieties to play themselves out, sometimes resulting in suicide attempts or loss of a child (Secret Life of Kids Online, n.d.; Shariff, 2005).

THE ONLINE WORLD(From Calgary Police Service, Safe Surf from Youthlink Calgary)

The online world can be exciting and addictive! You can keep in touch in with friends and family at any time, and make friends with people anywhere in the world. But be aware and be safe!



Social NetworkingFacebook, MySpace, Live Journal...all social networking sites that allows users to make their own personal profiles and web pages dedicated to their lives and then share that information through emails, by posting photos and videos, and by expressing personal views.

Chat RoomsThere’s a chat room for almost any interest! A chat room is like a giant online coffee shop where users from all over can go to “talk” and meet new people online. Conversations are instant (just like instant messaging) but everyone in the “room” can see it.

Instant MessagingInstant messaging allows you to text messages to family and friends in “real time” so it’s like you’re talking face-to-face.

Online GamingOnline gaming is like playing a regular video game but instead you’re playing online. Gamers can play games from all over the world, play alone or become part of a “team” to defeat enemies or “talk” in real-time with text and voice capabilities.

EmailInstead of mailing letters or notes to family and friends, you can write them electronically, hit “send” and have them received almost instantly.

File SharingFile sharing (a.k.a peer-to-peer or P2P technology) allows users to search for and copy files from another computer. Most people use P2P to share or swap music (MP3s) such as Frostwire or the old Limewire, from other computers.

OR ADULTS, TEACHERS AND USERS- SUGGESTIONS FOR SOLUTIONS TO CYBER-BULLYINGThe following suggestions are provided in regards to cyber-bullying, in schools and at home: (Brown, Cassidy, Jackson, 2009; Stop Cyberbullying, n.d.)

• Setupanonymousphonelinesostudentscanreportcyber-bullying.• Haveazerotolerancepolicytowardscyber-bullying.• Educatestudentsandparentsaboutcyberbullying.• Createself-esteeminstudentsthroughextra-curricularactivities.• Implement age-appropriate suicide awareness into any anti-

bullying program.• Don’trespondtomeanmessages;showittoanadult.• Before hitting “send” ask yourself how you would feel if you

received the message.• Monitoronlineandofflinebehavioursofyouth.

•Tell your child you won’t blame them if they are cyber-bullied.Emphasize that you won’t take away their computer privileges (this is the main reason why kids don’t tell adults when they are cyber-bullied).

Remember toKEEP IT LEGAL!

Youth do not always recognize the legal consequences of cyber-bullying. Between 46-50% of youth mistakenly believe they have the right to say anything online because of freedom of expression, leading some to exceed legal behaviour under the Canadian Criminal Code and/or Human Rights Act. (Brown, Cassidy, Jackson, 2009)

In Canada, cyber-bullying can be addressed under civil law or criminal law. Under civil law, a person can be charged

with defamation (slander or libel); under criminal law, a person can face harassment charges or defamatory libel. Under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, freedom of expression is guaranteed “subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society” (Cyberbullying and the Law, n.d.)

The U.S. Department of Justice says that crimes related to bullying in Indian country include assaults, extortion, sexual offenses, shootings, murders, stabbings, threats, thefts and vandalism.... “[it is] a gateway behaviour. Bullies go on to commit more serious crimes...consequences for victims are also dire: they include low school achievement, low self-esteem, depression, drug and alcohol use, self-hurting behaviours and suicide.” (American Indian Programs Target Bullying)

3 Rules for staying safe!Remember, not everyone on the internet is there to have a good time. Some people lie about who they are or are there to bully others. Know how to stay safe!

1. Never give out your full name, or real name, or personal information like your home address or phone number.2. Stop, block or tell a trusted adult if someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or threatened.3. Treat other users online the way you want to be treated. Don’t use nasty messages, jokes, videos or photos.

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RESOURCES FOR ABORIGINAL YOUTH,PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS“How the Moon Regained Her Shape”by Janet Ruth Heller – This is a teaching story about how to overcome bullying. The once-brilliant moon is bullied by the meanspirited sun and becomes sullen, unable to dance across the sky. A comet, a positive warrior figure, embraces the moon and takes her to a healing woman who teaches her how to overcome the sun’s harsh words with the help of caring friends and inner strength.

“Fatty Legs, A True Story” by Margaret Pokiak - Fenton and Christy Jordan - Fenton – This is a true story about a young Inuvialuit girl named Olemaun, later named Margaret Pokiak. Olemaun grew up in Banks Island in the Northwest Territories where her family lived by hunting and trapping the land. From age 8 to age 12, Olemaun was sent to a residential school in Aklavik. She was targeted by a nun who would bully her and embarrass her in front of everyone. Olemaun’s story is about empowerment, courage, endurance and overcoming oppression at such a young age.

“Native American Youth Narrates Suicide Prevention” – Indian Health Service: http://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/

“Creating Caring Communities Bully-Proofing Your School” – This is a 3-year school-based pilot program created by the Indian Health Service and Watersmeet Township to reduce the violent and bullying behaviours of Native students. The program has expanded to include K-12 schools serving the Chippewa, Oneida, Stockbridge-Munsee, and Potawatomi nations (refer to “American Indian Programs Target Bullying” in bibliography).

ONLINE SOURCESBe WebAware - Cyberbullying - www.bewebaware.ca/english/cyberbullying.htmlBullying Canada - www.bullyingcanada.caBully Free Alberta - www.bullyfreealberta.ca/cyber_bullying.htmBe Free - www.b-free.caCyberbullying - www.cyberbullying.orgTeam Heroes - www.teamheroes.caHonouring Life Network - www.honouringlife.ca

BIBLIOGRAPHYAmerican Indian Programs Target Bullying. Retrieved November 24, 2011 from http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/05/30/programs-by-indians-target-bullying-35000

Brown, K., Cassidy, W., and Jackson, M. (2006). Cyberbullying: Developing policy to direct responses that are equitable and effective in addressing this special form of bullying. Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, 57. Retrieved September 20, 2011 from http://umanitoba.ca/publications/cjeap/ articles/brown_jackson_cassidy.html

Brown, K., Cassidy, W., and Jackson, M. (2009). You were born ugly and youl die ugly too: Cyber-bullying as relational aggression. Education Journal: Special Issue on Technology and Social Media, Part I, 15(2). Retrieved September 20, 2011 from http://ineducation.ca/article/you-were-born-ugly-and-youl-die-uglytoo-cyber-bullying-relational-aggression

Calgary Police Service. Safe Surf from Youthlink Calgary. Retrieved December 8, 2011 from http://www.youthlinkcalgary.com/safesurf/layout/set-print/What-s-Online

Cyberbullying and the Law Fact Sheet. (n.d.) Retrieved September 27, 2011 from http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/educational/teaching_backgrounders/cyberbullying/cyberbullying_law2_h4.cfm

Hinduja, S., and Patchin, J. (n.d.). Cyberbullying Research Summary: Cyberbullying and Suicide. Cyberbullying Research Center. Retrieved September 20, 2011 from http://www.cyberbullying.us/cyberbullying_and_suicide_research_fact_sheet.pdf

Indian Health Service. IHS Public Service Announcement—Native American Youth Narrates Suicide Prevention. Retrieved November 29, 2011 from http://www.ihs.gov/PublicAffairs/DirCorner/index.cfm?module=blog311p1

Mesa Police Teen Connection—Texting to Sexting. Cyber Bullying. (n.d.) Retrieved November 24, 2011 from http://www.mesaaz.gov/police/TeenConnection/CyberBullying.aspx

Secret Life of Kids Online: What You Need to Know (2011). Retrieved September 20, 2011 from http://www.parenting.com/article/kids-social-networking

Shariff, S. (2005). Cyber-Dilemmas in the New Millennium: School Obligations to Provide Student Safety in a Virtual School Environment. McGill Journal of Education, 40(3), 457-477.

Stop Cyberbullying: Project Safe Childhood (n.d.). U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. Department of Justice. Retrieved September 27, 2011 from http://www.justice.gov/usao/ma/childexploitation/psc/Stop%20Cyberbullying.pdf

Windspeaker AMMSA. Kind and Considered Response to Grown Up Experiences [Column]. Vol. 29, Issue 2, 2011 Retrieved November 24, 2011 from http://www.ammsa.com/publications/windspeaker/kind-and-considered-response-grown-experiences-column

Centre for Suicide Prevention #320,105 12 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2G 1A1

Phone: (403) 245-3900 Fax: (403) 245-0299Email: [email protected] • Website: suicideinfo.ca

© Copyright Centre for Suicide Prevention, 2011

“BEING VIRTUALLY BULLIED”

(Windspeaker AMMSA “Kind and Considered Response

to Grown Up Experiences,” August 2011)

Dear Auntie:I thought I had good friends, but recently on

Facebook there have been a few people talking about

me and spreading bad rumours. I don’t want my

friends and family to believe what these people are

saying about me, but if I answer the rumours on

Facebook the comments and lies about me just get

worse. I feel like things are getting out of control

and I am powerless to stop it. What should I do?

I’m very upset about this.

Signed, Virtually Bullied

Auntie’s Answer:Whether you are in a small village or living in the urban rez

there is a wounded part of our community....being different,

new or returning to the community, single or educated can

be among the many reasons to be a target... rumours are not

cultural. Stay out of harm’s way and surround yourself with

family and friends that show you unconditional love and

respect...perhaps as for support from people or service providers

to organize workshops on how to handle cyber bullying.


John Jeddore, right, was one of three indigenous Canadian youth who will receive Indspire Awards during a televised event March 21 in Winnipeg. Mr. Jeddore’s award is for Youth – First Nation; Christie Lavallée, left, a Métis from Manitoba, will receive the award for Youth – Métis; and Sarah Arngna’naaq, centre, an Inuit from the Northwest Territories, will receive the award for Youth – Inuit.


Through the Aboriginal Health Initiative (AHI), the Faculty

of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland

is encouraging, recruiting and supporting students

from Aboriginal communities in Newfoundland and Labrador

to pursue careers in medicine. Partner communities in the

AHI are Nunatsiavut, NunatuKavut (formerly the Labrador

Métis), Miawpukek First Nation, Innu Nation of Labrador, and

Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band.

First-year medical student John Jeddore, a member of the Miawpukek First Nation, was recently selected to receive the Special Youth (First Nation) Award from the Indspire Institute. The Indspire Awards, formerly the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards, recognize Indigenous professionals and youth who demonstrate outstanding career achievement.

Mr. Jeddore said he was chosen for his award for a number of reasons. “Among them were my work to keep the Mi’kmaq language strong among Aboriginal communities with social media and online videos, my post-secondary Aboriginal representation with the Canadian Federation of Students as provincial Aboriginal student representative, my work as a curator on the largest exhibition in production this year at the Husky Energy Gallery, as well as being the first person from my community to be accepted into medical school!”

One of the successes of the AHI is the Pre-Med Summer Institute. It was first offered in 2011 at the Labrador Health Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The 2013 institute was made possible through joint funding from the Atlantic Congress of First Nations Chiefs and Nunatsiavut. Revised to run within a four-week timeline, the institute continues its mandate to provide front-line experience in a clinical environment for selected Aboriginal candidates who are serious about pursuing a career in medicine.

Participants in the Pre-Med Summer Institute shadow physicians, medical residents and medical students in various medical situations. In the words of Nunatsiavut participant Samantha Leonard, the institute was “an experience of a lifetime,” an affirmation captured in her colleagues’ reflections.


Mr. Jeddore said his decision to apply to medical school was strongly influenced by his experience with the 2011 Pre-Med Summer Institute. “When I applied to go to Labrador with the AHI/Labrador-Grenfell Health, I was pretty sure that medical school was where I wanted to go. However, at the time it wasn’t really the only thing I had thought about. But once I got to about week two of the program, I was entirely sold; I was amazed at the knowledge, cultural sensitivity and all-around positive demeanour of the physicians I encountered and I was able to see myself in their position, helping the communities become healthier.”

Mr. Jeddore was particularly impressed with Dr. Michael Jong, vice-president of medical services for the Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority. “I saw him working with other physicians in the area to develop campaigns to increase physical activity among the general population in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The experience really reinforced my desire to become a physician.”

For Katie Aylward, Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band, the 2013 Pre-Med Summer Institute program solidified her thoughts of wanting to pursue medicine as a career. “I am so excited that this is the end result and I have so much to look forward to as I continue to learn about all the positive and negative aspects of working in the health-care field. All I can say is thank you to every person that

is involved in making this program happen, and I hope it receives the funding it deserves to continue on for future years.”

The Pre-Med Summer Institute goes further than learning the physician’s role, providing a well-rounded understanding of health care. “Workshops offered focus on topics ranging from CPR, pre-hospital care and ethics, to traditional medicine and cultural impact on Aboriginal health,” commented Lauren Duffy, Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band.

Brittany Chubbs, NunatuKavut, who also attended the 2013 summer institute, said though she can never be 100 per cent sure that medicine is for her, she can now say with confidence that it would be a very fulfilling and rewarding career. “I think becoming a doctor

would allow me to serve Aboriginal people and meet their unique health needs in an effective way.”

Another summer institute participant, Sarah Park, Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band, said that being a member of a landless band meant she did not have the experience of growing up on a reserve or in a community with people of similar ancestral background. “However, it was very interesting to see that these communities are very much alive and have such a strong presence. Meeting with Jean Crane and Elizabeth Penashue was very insightful to Inuit and Innu culture as well as the issues and hardships still facing Aboriginal people today. We were taught how they each lived their lives and made use of the forest for everything from clothing and shelter to food and medicine. They also educated us on the health-care issues facing those cultures, such as diabetes and obesity. These epidemics are major problems that do not garner much awareness on the national level and certainly deserve further research and attention.”

The Pre-Med Summer Institute is one of the recruitment pillars in place under the AHI. Other recruitment pillars include school visits throughout the province, a Pre-Med Orientation/Mentoring Program designed for Aboriginal undergraduate students interested in medicine that familiarizes students with the admission process

“I think becoming a doctor would allow me to serve Aboriginal people and meet their unique health needs in an effective way.”

Learning about traditional medicine in Labrador with Innu elders Elizabeth and Francis Penashue.

and links students with medical student mentors. Funding is also available for MCAT Prep Awards to prepare Aboriginal students to write the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).

Mr. Jeddore was paired with a mentor when he first got involved with the Aboriginal Health Initiative. “This was an amazingly beneficial experience. I’ve also attended numerous meetings with other AHI participants over the years.”

Once in medical school, the Medical Mentorship@MUN program matches Aboriginal medical students with faculty and postgraduates through mentorship clusters with one mentor and four students. Curriculum pillars in place include Aboriginal health sessions and the new undergraduate medical education curriculum that includes case study and problem-based clinical situations with a focus on Aboriginal Peoples and their well-being through integration of the First Nations/Inuit/Métis core competencies developed by the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada. A Med Friendship Circle was launched in December 2013 – this student-run association is comprised of First Nation, Inuit and Métis students with non-Aboriginal medical students with the goal of building bridges of understanding.

Success to date of the AHI includes creation of a tenure-track and part-time clinical assistant professor position in Aboriginal health based at the Labrador Institute in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Two seats are reserved each year for Aboriginal students in addition to regular entries. In 2011 there were six applicants and two Aboriginal students were accepted. In 2012 there were 18 applicants and six

Aboriginal students were accepted. In 2013 five Aboriginal students were admitted to Memorial University’s medical school.

In addition to revisions in the undergraduate medical curriculum, the Aboriginal Health Initiative includes reconfiguring the Master’s of Public Health Program to ensure cultural relevance and sensitivity.

Mr. Jeddore noted that physicians are becoming more aware of non-Western views of medicine and cultural sensitivity has become an important pillar in medical training. “I see this as a great change, however I still believe there is much more we can learn about one another. Dialogue needs to take place sooner rather than later so we can break down barriers in the clinic.”

Memorial University’s dean of medicine, Dr. James Rourke, is fully supportive of the AHI. “Our program will bring Memorial University to the forefront of the national effort to enhance the cultural sensitivity of health professional education and the presence of Aboriginal Peoples in the country’s health professions,” he said.

Dr. Carolyn Sturge Sparkes, project co-ordinator at Memorial for the Aboriginal Health Initiative, said “we want a medical education curriculum that is welcoming to Aboriginal medical students and ensures that other medical students receive an education that fully addresses the health, wellness and care needs of the Aboriginal populations in Newfoundland and Labrador.”

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The future is bright for the people of the Northwest Territories. With a wealth of natural resources and new opportunities from devolution, the potential for economic growth and

prosperity that will benefit all our residents for generations to come is greater than ever before.

Partnership is the key to unlocking that potential and ensuring the people of the NWT enjoy the full benefits of a strong, sustainable and healthy territory.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to forging strong working relationships with the federal, Aboriginal and community governments, businesses and other stakeholders to transform potential into prosperity for the North and for Canada.

T he Government and 17th Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories have a vision of a strong, prosperous territory that provides jobs and economic opportunities to

all residents in all regions of the territory. With a substantial resource base that is still largely undeveloped, the Northwest Territories has the potential to contribute meaningfully to the wealth of its residents and all Canadians for generations to come. Ensuring that all the NWT’s residents – Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal alike – have the opportunity to participate in and benefit from economic development in the North is a major priority for our government.

The Conference Board of Canada has predicted that the Northwest Territories economy could double by 2020, led by development in our resource sector. We have world-class reserves of oil and gas in the Beaufort, Mackenzie Delta, Sahtu and Dehcho. We have rich deposits of gold, tungsten, lead, zinc, rare earths and diamonds. We have hydroelectric potential that could rival that of James Bay. With seven mining projects in various stages of development, the NWT’s potential is huge and the opportunities in our territory are many.

PremierBob McLeod


Turning that potential into prosperity is a priority for our government that will take a significant step forward with the devolution of responsibility for public lands and resources from Canada to the Government of the Northwest Territories on April 1, 2014.

Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people make the decisions together in our territory. More than half the Members of our Legislative Assembly and the majority of our Cabinet is Aboriginal.

Devolution has been a long-standing goal for the people and Legislative Assembly of the NWT for many years. It will mark the culmination of a political evolution that began with the original creation of the Government of the Northwest Territories in 1967. For the first time, the people of the NWT will enjoy a level of self-determination and control over territorial affairs on par with that enjoyed by their fellow Canadians in the provinces and Yukon. Devolution will make good on the promise of 46 years ago and which we have secured through the ongoing development of a fully elected and representative Legislative Assembly that has steadily assumed responsibilities from Canada.

With responsibility for lands and resources, devolution will mean that Northerners will take on new abilities to direct the economy of the territory and ensure that its residents benefit from development. We will take on new authority for managing the land and environment according to Northern needs and priorities. For the first time, the people of the Northwest Territories will decide how and when NWT resources are developed and the land protected.

Devolution will also mean access to new revenues and a new measure of fiscal independence that the Government of the Northwest Territories can use to invest in the people of the territory, the economy and the environment. Make no mistake: for the Northwest Territories, this is a game-changer. Devolution is the key to a new era of prosperity.

We would not have been able to negotiate a successful devolution agreement without the support and participation of Aboriginal governments, and their continued partnership will be critical to ensuring that all NWT residents share in its benefits.

Partnership and mutual respect is the key to our success as a territory. Approximately half our population is Aboriginal and

lives and works side-by-side with our non-Aboriginal residents in communities all across the NWT. Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people participate fully in the economic and political life of the NWT. As the representatives of all the people of the Northwest Territories, our government is committed to ensuring that all our residents enjoy the advantages of living in a strong, prosperous territory and benefiting from the development of our world-class resources.

Our government’s commitment to negotiating socioeconomic agreements with developers and support for the creation of impact benefit agreements has meant that Aboriginal-owned businesses have received more than $4.3 billion in direct contracting with the NWT’s three diamond mines since 1996. Aboriginal people have benefited from more than 9,400 person years of employment at the mines in the same period.

Dozens of Aboriginal-owned business, development corporations and joint ventures are taking advantage of the opportunities associated with mining, oil and gas development and construction all across the NWT. Aboriginal business offer engineering, general contracting, transportation and oilfield services. They operate trucking companies, airlines and helicopter companies. They supply vehicles and heavy equipment and have specialized expertise in areas like all-weather and ice road construction that are so vital to supporting economic development in our territory.

We believe the NWT can be a model for Canada, where Aboriginal people actively support

resource development because they have a meaningful role in decision making and receive

a fair share of the benefits.

Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people make the decisions together in our territory. More than half the Members of our Legislative Assembly and the majority of our Cabinet is Aboriginal. We have seven regional Aboriginal governments in the Northwest Territories and we are proud to maintain formal government-to-government relationships with them as part of implementing Respect, Recognition and Responsibility, our government’s formal approach to engaging with Aboriginal governments. We work hand in hand with our Aboriginal government partners across the vast range of government decision-making. It is not just part of our consensus style of government, but also part of our consensus culture.

Not only will devolution create new economic opportunities for our territory and its residents, it will also create new opportunities for the Government of the NWT and Aboriginal governments to work together on shared interests and priorities. As part of devolution implementation, we are establishing an intergovernmental council that will bring together the public government and Aboriginal


governments to better work together and coordinate decisions on land use and development throughout the territory.

The Government of the Northwest Territories has also offered to share up to 25 percent of the resource revenues we will collect under devolution with participating Aboriginal governments. This is unprecedented in all of Canada, but reflects our commitment to ensuring that all the people of the Northwest Territories can share in the benefits of development in the territory. We believe the NWT can be a model for Canada, where Aboriginal people actively support resource development

because they have a meaningful role in decision making and receive a fair share of the benefits.

This is how we do things. It is through ongoing, strong, and always respectful partnerships with Aboriginal governments that we create strong communities, mutual trust and respect, and the good will that forges a strong territorial society.

The future is bright for the Northwest Territories and its people. Our time has come. It is time for Northerners to make their own decisions about our economy, our environment, and our

society. Through partnership and cooperation between all our residents, we expect to create a strong territory where all people, communities and regions share the benefits of a thriving economy and have the support they need to achieve their own dreams and aspirations.

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and Social Work. Associate degrees can be used to transfer to the third year of degree programs at provincial universities. Students should check the transferability of courses when making their educational plans.

The admissions process for most programs at NLC begins by contacting the Campus Services department at any NLC campus or an Admissions Officer. NLC’s friendly Campus Services staff will examine admissions documents to determine if an applicant meets admission prerequisites for a program; if necessary, applicants will be referred for appropriate upgrading or assessments, or be directed to one of the College’s Admissions Officers located at the Dawson Creek and Fort St. John campuses and are available by phone from any campus location.

For students who are unsure what program they are interested in, the Student Recruitment department is available to help determine which program best suits the individual. Recruiters are located on the Dawson Creek and Fort St. John campuses and are available by phone or Skype from any of the college’s five campus locations.

NLC has a wide range of programs and courses available for students of all ages. Certain programs and courses are offered through face-to-face delivery at specific campuses, while others are available via alternative delivery methods, including videoconference, online and mobile training facilities.

NLC also works in partnership with various post-secondary institutions in British Columbia and Alberta to offer program credentials, and credit-transfer agreements.


Programming at NLC iscategorized into three divisions:

• Academic and Professional, including Teacher Training(AHCOTE), Applied Business Technology, Business Management, Career and College Preparation, Health Care, Information and Communication Technology, Practical Nursing, University Arts and Sciences, and Visual Arts courses and programs.

• ContinuingEducation,includingPersonalDevelopment,GeneralInterest, Online (ed2go), Contract, Industry and Workforce Training courses and programs.

• Trades and Apprenticeship: Foundation Trades training andApprenticeship training courses and programs, in conjunction with the Industry Training Authority; and specialty training such as Esthetics and Nail Care Technology, Hair Styling and Cosmetology, Oil and Gas Field Operator, Power Engineering, and Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician.

For more information on NLC program and course offerings go to the NLC website at nlc.bc.ca for a complete program guide and course listing.

ABORIGINAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

ABORIGINAL GATHERING SPACESHenriette Landry,Aboriginal Student Advisor at the Chetwynd Campus

“Gathering spaces are an important part of the quality of life for Aboriginal students, and I believe these spaces help enrich the college experience not just for Aboriginal learners, but for all learners at Northern Lights College. There are opportunities for ceremonial and cultural events, sharing of oral traditions, art and material displays, and language revitalization and Circle teachings.”

The Aboriginal Gathering Spaces at Northern Lights College are friendly and inviting aboriginal centres that are designed to enhance support services for the growing number of Aboriginal students attending NLC. The Gathering Spaces include study and relaxation areas, kitchen facilities, and Aboriginal artwork and cultural artifacts from local Aboriginal bands.The rooms use colours and textures that evoke the four elements – fire, water, earth and wind. With the creation of these spaces, Aboriginal students at NLC have access to more resources designed to support their success in post-secondary

education, including advocacy, support, and promotion of their personal and professional success by each campuses’Aboriginal Student Advisor. NLC has Aboriginal Gathering Spaces available on each of the Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson and Fort St. John campuses.

ABORIGINAL SERVICESDavid Christie,Aboriginal Student Advisor at the Fort St. John Campus

“We have a wide-range of supports in place for Aboriginal students, from the Gathering Space, which is an inclusive space for students where they can study or get a warm lunch or just hang-out, to the presence on campus of the advisors, who can act as confidantes and/or advocate for anything that the students might need to be successful in their time at NLC.”

Aboriginal Student Advisors are based at the Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson and Fort St. John campuses, with offices adjacent to new Aboriginal Gathering Spaces at each campus.

NLC offers aboriginal students advocacy and suppport

Aboriginal Gathering Space at the Fort St. John Campus

Aboriginal Gathering Space at the Fort Nelson Campus


Aboriginal Student Advisors provide advocacy and support to Aboriginal students, including promoting personal and professional success in the pursuit of post-secondary education. Services to Aboriginal students include: advice about NLC admissions, programs and services; support for program preparation and successful completion; financial aid assistance; liaison with Aboriginal communities, local organizations, and government agencies; advocacy for Aboriginal student issues; referrals to community agencies for personal support; and specialized services to Treaty, Status, Inuit, Métis, and non-Status students.

ABORIGINAL SERVICES TEAM

David Christie –Aboriginal Student AdvisorFort St. John CampusPhone: 250-785-6981 ext. 2003Email: [email protected]

David belongs to the Inuvialuit People. He has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from

Nipissing University. Prior to joining NLC, David worked as an elementary school teacher in Mayo, Yukon, and he also has experience with the Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association.

His experience as an Aboriginal student has given him an appreciation of the challenges that students face when embarking on post-secondary studies and the importance that a positive community feeling can have on their educational experiences.

Note to students:“I have spent the better part of my career trying to assist First Nations, Inuit and Metis people be the best that we can be. I see my transition to being a Student Advisor as being another step in that journey. I love helping the students at NLC in whatever manner possible, from being someone to listen if that is what you need to helping find tutors or financial aid, I enjoy it all.”

Theresa Gladue -Aboriginal Student AdvisorDawson Creek Campus Phone: 250-784-7544 (direct line)Email: [email protected]

Theresa is from the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, near Valleyview, Alberta, and is an NLC graduate in the Social Services

Worker Diploma program. She has been working as a Student Advisor at the Dawson Creek Campus for the last five years.

NLC offers aboriginal students advocacy and suppport


She regulary gives tours of the college campus to new students and members of the community. She also hosts her own radio show, called “Theresa’s Bannock Hour” at a local radio station every Sunday.

Note to students:“As a student advisor, I provide both personal and academic support to NLC’s Aboriginal students. My role is to reduce the challenging aspects that attending a post-secondary institution may present for you and help maximize the rewards you get once you complete your studies. At NLC, we work as a team to help you reach your full potential.”

Henriette Landry -Aboriginal Student AdvisorChetwynd Campus(also serving Tumbler Ridge)Phone: 250-788-2248 ext. 4313Email: [email protected]

Henriette is from the Saulteau First Nation, part of the Treaty 8 Tribal Association

located near Chetwynd. She has been working as a Student Advisor for the Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge Campuses for the last 10 years. Before joining the NLC Aboriginal Services team, she worked as a hairdresser for 30 years. After, she became a consultant with the Tansi Friendship Centre in Chetwynd doing consulting work for many of the local bands, including NENAS, Saulteau and Treaty 8.

Note to students: “As a Student Advisor, I help ensure that your education is a success at NLC. I help you explore your potential and make sure what you want to do is actually right for you. I help you fulfill that potential by assisting with funding applications, advocating to external agencies, communicating with faculty and other networks, and making referrals to appropriate departments based on your needs. My goal is for you to succeed.”

Gerri MacDonald -Aboriginal Student AdvisorFort Nelson CampusPhone: 250-774-2741 ext. 4627Email: [email protected] Gerri is from the Tsilhqot’in Nation and is a member of the Anaham Reserve First Nation located near Williams Lake. She

has a Diploma in Chemical Dependency Counselling from NLC. She has been working as a Student Advisor at the Fort Nelson Campus for the last seven years. Before joining the NLC Aboriginal Services team, she worked as a family support worker for Northern Rockies Aboriginal Women’s Society in Fort Nelson.

Note to students:“As a Student Advisor, I help make Aboriginal students feel welcomed at NLC. I make sure that you have positive experiences with your educational journey by keeping connected throughout your time at the college.”

Jaclyn Hodgson –Coordinator of AboriginalRelations and Services Dawson Creek Campus Phone: 250-782-5251 ext. 1361Email: [email protected]

Jaclyn comes to NLC with a strong background in education and a commitment

to ensuring cultural awareness in the post secondary arena.

She has a Master in Education and has taught all ages of students and in a variety of programs. She completed a variety of courses in Aboriginal education while working on her Master’s and has gained experience in working with Aboriginal peoples and communities during her time as an instructor at Nunavut Arctic College, where 100 per cent of her students were of Inuit descent.

Note to students:“My role involves advising NLC staff on Aboriginal protocols, reaching out to the Aboriginal communities to make sure their needs are being met, and working within the College to ensure Aboriginal culture is reflected in our campuses. Previously I worked at Nunavut Arctic College, where I found meeting both the academic and cultural needs of my students was both challenging and very rewarding. Working with the Aboriginal community in northern British Columbia has been very different to my experiences in Nunavut, but have not been any less rewarding.”

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STUDENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT

Access ServicesAt NLC, Access Services for persons with disabilities may include: arranging academic accommodations (interpreters, note takers, tutors, alternate text or exam formats, exam time extensions); support to obtain appropriate documentation; support to access assistive technologies; referral to external support agencies and funding sources; referral to support services at other colleges and universities; orientation and registration assistance; and transitional assistance from secondary school to college. Persons with disabilities should contact the Access Services Coordinator well in advance of starting classes to make arrangements for any necessary services and accommodations.

BookstoreEach campus has a bookstore operation that is responsible for the sale of books and supplies to staff and students. Textbooks, school supplies and NLC promotional clothing and giftware are available at campus bookstores at reasonable and competative prices. Hours vary according to campus location. The bookstores at the Dawson Creek and Fort St. John campuses can be accessed on the NLC website. Book lists for these programs at these two campuses are updated regularly at the following link: nlc.bc.ca/Services/Bookstores.aspx.

Computer Facilities Free Wi-Fi available available at each campus. Assistance is available with on-campus software and hardware problems and with course access for distance and online students. The Information Commons sections of NLC libraries offer access to computer workstations with direct access to the Internet. Aboriginal Gathering Spaces also have computer and Internet access.

Daycare Daycare services are available at the Chetwynd, Dawson Creek and Fort St. John campuses for 3-5 year olds. The centers operate Monday through Friday. Northern Lights College full-time students are given first priority but there are a number of spaces available to the general public. Registration information is available by contacting Student Services.

Food Services Food Services at the Dawson Creek Campus operates in the North Star Grill, based in the cafeteria located in the Campus Centre building. Food Services is operated in conjunction with the Professional Cook program that is offered by the Trades and Apprenticeship Division. Food Services at the Fort St. John Campus operates in the Northern Bites Café, based in the cafeteria located in the Main Campus building. Food services are also available at the Fort Nelson Campus, in the kitchen area adjacent to the Aboriginal Gathering Space.

Learning Support SpecialistThe Learning Support Specialist at NLC is responsible for working with current students to assist in learning and retention in the following areas: advising students on how to balance school, personal life and work; assisting students in accessing tutoring; and refering students to NLC services such as Financial Aid, Aboriginal Advisors, and Access Services, as needed.Library The library provides resource collections and services for students

registered in courses delivered by NLC. On site library facilities are available at the Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, and Fort Nelson campuses, in addition to online access at nlc.bc.ca/Services/Library.aspx. Students in Tumbler Ridge and Chetwynd can contact the Dawson Creek Campus Library, while online and distance education students can contact the Fort St. John Campus Library.

Student Financial AidCollege Financial Aid Officers can advise about loans, bursaries, scholarships and sponsorship options, and help secure funds to finance part or all of a student’s fees. Most campuses have a location where information about scholarships, bursaries, and other pertinent financial aid information is posted. Students are responsible for arranging financial support with the sponsoring agency and ensuring payment to the College. Students should apply for financial assistance early as sponsorship or student loans can take time to arrange.

Student ResidenceAffordable Student Residences are available in Dawson Creek (capacity 180 students) and Fort St. John (capacity 100 students). Accommodation availability ranges from one to four-bedroom units, and each residence includes wheelchair accessible suites. Management and security are located on site. For information or an application, contact Residence managers or Student Services at the appropriate campus, 1-866-463-6652.

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The Pulaarvik Kablu Friendship Centre is a non-

profit charitable organization registered under the

Nunavut Societies Act. It has been in operation

since 1973, and it was incorporated under the societies

act in 1979. It operates under the direction of a nine

member volunteer board of directors with management

provided by an Executive Director. Pulaarvik Kablu is the

only friendship centre in Nunavut, and is a member of

the NT/NU Council of Friendship Centre’s as well as The

National Association of Friendship Centre’s in Ottawa.

Pulaarvik Kablu Friendship Centre is the only friendship

centre in Nunavut. Located in Rankin Inlet on the west

coast of Hudson Bay, this dynamic organization offers

numerous programs that benefit the residents of Rankin

Inlet and the Kivalliq Region. These programs are designed

to serve the needs of the community in a variety of ways,

from offering counseling to teaching traditional skills to

offering essential services like the school bus service.


Since our incorporation in 1979 Pulaarvik Kablu Friendship Centre has been involved in many short and long term projects aimed at assisting our community members lead healthy lives. From life skill programs to education to direct professional counseling programs we have tried to build community capacity and resilience against today’s rapidly changing world. Over the past ten years we have increased our capacity greatly. We are now an organization that employs as many as 80 people. We operate in 6 of the 7 communities in the Kivalliq region and operate as many as 18 separate programs throughout each year. Here is a short list of our current programs;

Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Victims Support ServicesMakkuktut Sangiktilirput Spousal Abuse Counseling School Bus Services PreschoolLibrary Services Community Access ProgramKivalliq Counseling and Support Early Childhood EducationChildren’s Oral Health John Ayaruaq LibraryCultural Support Worker Community Justice Outreach Community Justice Outreach Drug TreatmentNunavut Arctic College Daycare Addictions Outreach

In addition to these we are also the proud sponsors and supporters of the Siqniq Youth Council as well as the Nunavut Seniors Society. Despite all the programs we are running now there is a great deal of need in our communities. Many of the programs we operate are only available in Rankin Inlet. Many of our programs run on outdated funding agreements that have not changed in over 10 years. It is impossible to expand programs into other communities without proper funding. It is very difficult to maintain programming in one community when the funding available is the same as it was 10 or even 15 years ago. Everything costs a lot more now than it did back then. In the North that is doubly true. With ever increasing freight rates and lowering subsidy levels it becomes more difficult to maintain programming. Our program funding has not seen

a material increase in the life of all of our contribution agreements. However, we maintain programs. We are lucky to have some of the most dedicated people running our programs that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Many of our staff have not seen a pay increase in their whole time with us.

Despite the expansion of the past number of years our Executive Director has not had a salary increase in over 7 years. But they keep at it. None of our staff are unionized, and we work for far less then government workers would in similar positions. We work from one year to the next not even knowing if we will have a job come April 1st. All of our contribution agreements run from April 1 to March 31, with little or

no guarantee of future funding. We continue to do what we do simply because we know the programs we run make a difference in people’s lives in our communities. We continue to expand our programming as we identify new funding partners. This year, sadly, we have lost a great partner. This is the last year of funding from the Aboriginal Healing Foundation. Losing them as a funder will inhibit our Residential School Program because we no longer have funding for the family rebuilding and traditional and cultural teachings. If we cannot find another partner in this program it will be felt for many years.

At Pulaarvik we firmly believe that all of our efforts have an impact on the people in our communities. We strive every day to be as caring and compassionate about our clients as we possibly can be.

This is who we are and what we do.

www.pulaarvik.ca

Community Father’s Day BBQ in 2013

Suicide prevention square dance


In the early days of in-land waterway transportation,

long before the advent of tugboats, heavy

workhorses hauled barges. McKeil Marine Limited

respects the proud tradition of such challenging work

and since its founding more than a half a century ago;

McKeil has had a reputation for being something of a

workhorse – with no job too demanding or difficult.

Since 1956, the Hamilton-based company has

been providing cost effective marine transportation

and project services support for a wide array of

industries. Family owned, McKeil prides itself on their

growing sailing and shore-based crew, highly skilled

marine architects and engineers and support service

providers. The company works closely with customers

to provide innovative marine solutions throughout the

Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, East Coast and the

Arctic. A philosophy of doing business different runs

throughout the organization each day, challenging the

status quo and finding new ways to create efficiencies

at every stage of cargo movement.


Their turnkey solutions result from project management experience and a wealth of long standing relationships with service providers complimenting the McKeil fleet. Seamless interface with ocean going vessels for ship to barge lightering operations, flat deck barge beaching and temporary dock setup and staging equipment loads are each guided by an expert crew with a strong foundation in Arctic sailing conditions. The emerging Arctic mining regions are often less equipped with permanent infrastructure necessitating versatile assets with features and capabilities inherent in a tug and barge fleet.

• • • • •Working in the Arctic has presented many new opportunities for McKeil and giving

back to the communities where they operate and where their crew live is a vital part of

the company culture; one of sharing, caring and making a difference.

• • • • •

McKeil Marine has grown from its beginnings in Hamilton, Ontario to have a presence in Quebec via its Montreal office, and has recently established an office in St. Johns, NFLD where a number of shore crew are working on projects throughout the province of Newfoundland. The company continues to have a significant portion of the workforce in our sailing crew who are building careers at McKeil and hail from Newfoundland and Labrador.

Arctic experience has come from multiple voyages in the past decade, serving customers in a range of projects. Among them, multiple trips to Pangnirtung to deliver construction equipment and transporting modules earlier this year for the Raglan Mine site in Deception Bay. Raglan Mine, located at the extreme limit of Northern Quebec, operates one of the richest base-metal mines in the world. It is part of the nickel division, one of Glencore Xstrata Group’s global commodity businesses.

The most common cargoes transported to Arctic mine sites is construction equipment, building structures, containers, building materials and explosives; all lending themselves to the efficient loading and offloading method afforded by ro-ro ramps, beached barges and multiple cargo handling alternatives. In addition, the barge fleet can operate in depths of 19 feet, significantly less than that of ocean going freighter, making tug and barge operations ideal for remote destinations.

Already this year, McKeil is supporting cargo movements to mobilize another major mining site in Deception Bay and utilizing one barge as a temporary dock facility. As well, McKeil is managing the loading of scrap steel in Iqaluit destined for Quebec City. Working in the Arctic has presented many new opportunities for McKeil and giving back to the communities where they operate and where their crew live is a vital part of the company culture; one of sharing, caring and making a difference.

McKeil is joining the effort led by former NHL’er and Canadian Olympian Joé Juneau in support of the Nunavik Youth Hockey Development Program (NYHDP) and the La Grande Traversee. Aimed at positive youth development through sports and education, Inuit children are presented with opportunities to experience hockey and cycling; along the way developing life skills including discipline, hard work and focusing on goals. The program emphasizes that these experiences are earned and deserved. “The youth must demonstrate a commitment to learning and the dedication necessary to grow and prosper. Our team works extremely hard at creating positive experiences and opportunities for hundreds of children, and along the way share our own life lessons and knowledge”, Juneau says.

Back in Hamilton, McKeil joined forces with Mohawk College to host events celebrating six time Olympic medalist Clara Hughes. Hughes shares similar values to those of McKeil. Honest, hard working and a continual focus on supporting the communities that have imparted so much on the company and its people. Hughes has always held an affinity for native communities and visits regularly to share

Joé Juneau (left) in the cyclingdevelopment program in Nunavik

The Cycling Team featuring Clara Hughes (center)


her story of inspiration and the pursuit of becoming a better human being every day. Beside her past years participation in the NYHDP and enthusiastic support of La Grande Traversee, Clara is expected to visit the Nunavik region in 2014 as part of her recently announced Clara’s Big Ride for mental health awareness. McKeil Marine will sponsor children from Nunavik who will spend months training and preparing for a spot to ride La Grande Traversee from Gatineau to Quebec City in June 2014. More on this epic event can be found at www.lagrandetraversee.ca.

• • • • •It’s natural for Chairman and CEO Blair

McKeil to reminisce about the early days and reflect on the core values instilled by

his father. McKeil credits his employees for ‘making a difference’ and contributing to the

company’s longevity and success.• • • • •

The company hopes to grow this partnership in tandem with other partners, customers and suppliers in the coming years. “This initiative is precisely the type of opportunity we seek throughout our trading routes and in the communities in which we work,” says president Steve Fletcher. “Our philosophy in sharing the community development workload is what make our crew special

and demonstrates how we do business different. We all have a hand in improving the lives of those we touch throughout the course of business.” Each day is an opportunity to push the boundaries of continual improvement. While the core of business is to generate revenue, remain fiscally responsible and build a sustainable future for company activities, none of these measures matter without a keen understanding of the impacts of business activities and what can be done to build value across all facets of life in the communities where we operate.

McKeil looks ahead to the company’s 60th anniversary in 2016 and with this significant milestone now little more than two years away, it’s natural for Chairman and CEO Blair McKeil to reminisce about the early days and reflect on the core values instilled by his father. McKeil credits his employees for ‘making a difference’ and contributing to the company’s longevity and success.

www.mckeil.com


In January, the Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation officially announced the newest cohort of the Jane Glassco Northern Fellowship as they gathered for the first time in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

The Fellowship is aimed at young northerners, aged 25 to 35, who want

to build a strong North that benefits northerners. Over the next 18

months, these emerging leaders will work on an individual project,

delivered in the format of their choice, on a policy issue of their choice. Topics

range from education, to resource development, to building strong leadership

in indigenous communities. Through a combination of self-directed study,

collective learning and mentorship, the Fellows will learn how to transform

their ideas into concrete policy recommendations. These skills will prepare

them to take on a leadership role in their communities, joining the graduated

first cohort, who are already making an impact on the ground in the North.

Former Jane Glassco Northern Fellows have gone on to professional careers

such as senior government advisors with the Government of the Northwest

Territories’ (GNWT) Department of Aboriginal Health and Community

Wellness, intergovernmental relation analyst with the GNWT’s Department

of Aboriginal Affairs, research associate positions at the Canadian Polar

Institute, and youth advisor for the Gwich’in Council International at the

Arctic Council.


Kluane Adamek has experience living in rural, urban, northern and southern communities. She is a

graduate of Carleton University, fluent in English and French and continues to learn her traditional

languages, Southern Tutchone and Tlingit. Currently, Kluane is working with the Assembly of First

Nations in the role of First Nation liaison officer and advisor for the Office of National Chief Shawn

A-in-chut Atleo. Kluane comes from a diverse background. On her father’s side, she is of Tlingit and

Southern Tutchone First Nation ancestry, and on her mother’s side, German and Irish descent. A

citizen of the Kluane First Nation, Yukon – her traditional name is Aagé, and she comes from the

Dakhl’aweidí – Killerwhale Clan, which falls under the Eagle moiety.

Shadelle Chambers was born and raised in Yukon. She is a member of the Champagne Aishihik

First Nations (CAFN) located in southwest Yukon. Shadelle grew up in Whitehorse with her

parents and her younger brother. Shadelle graduated high school in 1999 and shortly after

received her diploma in business administration from Yukon College. In 2002, Shadelle was

elected to a four-year term as the youth councillor for CAFN, where she discovered her true

passion – working with her community – and has since been involved in many different capacities.

Shadelle was employed with CAFN starting in 2008 as an executive assistant, and quickly moved

her way up in the organization to the director of the secretariat. Shadelle recently resigned from

this position in 2013 to take a new position with another self-governing First Nation, Kwanlin

Dun, as the director of the Executive Council Office.

Moses Hernandez was born and raised in Somba Ke (Yellowknife), Northwest

Territories. He has completed a BA (Honours) in political science at St. Francis Xavier

University and completed graduate courses in Arctic studies and polar law with a focus

on indigenous rights and traditional knowledge at universities in Finland and Iceland,

respectively. He is also an alumnus of Dechinta Bush University, from their first cohort.

Some of his research was recently published in a northern edition of Pimatisiwin:

Journal of Aboriginal and Indigenous Community Health, where he looked at some of

the complexities of indigenous knowledge incorporation in government policy. His work

experience includes research and policy analysis for the Government of the Northwest

Territories, and he is currently the Registrar of Appeals for the Department of

Education, Culture and Employment.

Nina Larsson is Gwich’in and Swedish, born and raised in France; she moved to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to reconnect with her indigenous culture. She strongly believes in the importance of an Arctic network to create positive change, and learning the art of tanning hides as a means to cultural revitalization. She has extensive experience in European biomass systems knowledge and product design. She has worked in France, Sweden, Spain, Italy and Slovenia, and has promoted the development of renewable energy solutions in Canada since 2008. She is the founder of www.energynorth.ca, and has developed and conducted educational renewable energy workshops in communities. She currently works as an executive assistant to the speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories.

Meet the Jane Glassco Northern Fellows:


Elizabeth Zarpa is from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador (Nunatsiavut). She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Development Studies in 2012. Then she completed the Program of Legal Studies for Native People at the University of Saskatchewan. She is now in her second year of her Juris Doctor program at the University of Victoria. She worked with Val Napoleon in the summer of 2013 researching Coast Salish Civil Procedure. Previous to that she worked with Atlantic Aboriginal Health Research Program, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada and the Nunatsivut Government. Currently she is co-chair of the Indigenous Law Students Association at the University of Victoria and she holds an alumni board of directors’ seat with Canada World Youth.

Teevi Mackay grew up in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and considers it her home. She currently lives in Ottawa and works at Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami as editor of Inuktitut, Canada’s longest-publishing Inuit language periodical. She is a graduate of Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Nunavut Sivuniksavut, and has held positions at the Government of Nunavut and the Government of Canada. Teevi also writes a regular youth column for Above & Beyond

magazine. Her columns have covered Inuit education, Inuit knowledge, acquisition of Inuktitut,

the importance of identity and food security in the Arctic.

Jessie MacKenzie was born in Windsor, Ontario. She grew up in both Windsor and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Her educational background is in political science and native studies, which she studied at Camosun College, the University of British Columbia and the University of Western Australia. Jessie has previously worked in the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) as an intergovernmental policy analyst assistant, and in the private mining sector where she participated in an aquatic effects monitoring project. At present she is working for both her band, Yellowknives Dene First Nation, as a community wellness programmer, and for the GNWT as a policy and planning officer in the Municipal and Community Affairs Department.

Itoah Scott-Enns is a member of the Tłįchǫ Nation who was born and raised in the

beautiful Denendeh, Northwest Territories. She will graduate from the University of

Toronto in June 2014 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in aboriginal

studies and ethics, society and law. She also holds a background in communication

studies, which has helped her to advance her career working for indigenous organizations,

including the Tłįchǫ Government and the Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples

in Canada. In the future, Itoah hopes to see the North and her Tłįchǫ people flourish as

healthy and sovereign communities. To contribute to the advancement of indigenous self-

determination, she is pursuing law school and most importantly, she is trying to learn her

Tłįchǫ language.

A beneficiary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims agreement,

Mitchell White was born and raised in Happy Valley-

Goose Bay, Labrador (Nunatsiavut). It wasn’t until he moved to Nain,

Labrador, now the administrative capital of Nunatsiavut, for high school that Mitchell would

discover his passion for his Inuit roots and journalism. Mitchell began working as a radio assistant,

and eventually became program director, with the OKâlaKatiget Society, an organization dedicated

to producing quality radio and television programming in the Labrador Inuktitut dialect. Mitchell is a

graduate of the College of the North Atlantic’s journalism program in Stephenville, Newfoundland, and

now attends Carleton University, working to complete a double major in communications and political

science while working part-time as a junior communications officer with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.


the iqaluit international airport improvement project

Sintra and its partners, after having been selected in the Arctic Consortium

Infrasctructure Partners as Prefered Proponent by the Government of

Nunavut for the completion of the airport project lqaluit project (NU)

concluded the final agreement in September 2013. After a year of preparation for

the Request for Qualification (RFQ) and the Request for Proposal (RFP) steps

which include: the installation of the pre-construction team, the partner selection,

and delivery of qualification file, the complete engineering project located in

the middle indicates normal, seeking subcontractors optimization solutions as

technical and financial, the validation of the technical offer and finally the bid

submission, the project team could at least appreciate its success.


the project

The project is a Public Private Partnership of

34 years: Construction period: from 2013 to

2017 and operation period from 2017 to 2047.

The construction phase includes on one hand:

the construction of 2 buildings: a new airport

terminal building and a new service building.

This work will be carried out by Bouygues

Building Canada.


In another hand Sintra will be in charge of all the infrastructure: runway, taxiways and aprons, to be rehabilited and extended.Project Main highlights:

• NewAirTerminalBuilding9000m2;• Newcombinedservicesbiulding4500m2;• Rehabilitationandrewampingtherunway,taxiwaysand

aprons representing 450 000 m 2 ;• Electricalsystemrenovation;• Hotmixasphaltsurfaceestimated:450000m2;• Bitumentonnesestimated:7500tonnesandHotmixasphalt:

150 000 tonnes;• Gravelsforasphalt:135000tonnes;• Earthmoving:150000m3;• Backfilling:20000m3;

the consortiumThe Arctic Infrastructure partners is composed by lnfrared, which is the project financial partners, Bouygues Building Canada is the builder company for the project, Sintra is the partner for Infrastructure Works and Winnipeg Airport Authority the partner for the airport services on site during the operation phase. The consortium has recruited specific participants regarding experiences and knowledge: Stantec for engineering and architecture, Kudlik and Tower Arctic as local construction partners.

the sintra teamIn order to be able to bid on this project, Sintra learned a lot about how to approach this type of project. These kind of proposals is quite different from traditional contracts that Sintra used to do. In this kind of project the consortium does not have to bid on a list of items and quantities, but to build the list and quantities itself on the basis of the technical solutions defined by the team and accepted by the client to optimize the project.

Sintra organized itself with his shareholder Colas Canada to build up a team rich in diversification and skill related to the project:

• JimSawchuk(ColasCanada)Projectleaderforthepre-construction phase

• PierreDorchies(Sintra)Responsibleprojectengineeringassisted by Thibaut de Lustrac (Sintra

• PierreBerte(Sintra)Deputyprojectmanager• WillyZatkovitch(StandardGeneral),• AmirKheradman(legaladvisorColasSA).• GeoffroyLecureurDirectorIqaluitProject• DanielMarcotte:ExecutiveDirector• YuriVisman,ProjectDirectorforConstruction• SergeVeilleux,DeputyProjectDirectorforConstruction

Stornoway Diamond Corporation (TSX-SWY) is pleased to announce the opening of the Renard Mine Road to all-season vehicle traffic for the

first time. All four road construction segments “A” to “D” of the Renard Mine Road and the Route 167 Extension that are currently under construction by Stornoway and the Québec Ministère des Transports (“MTQ”) have now been connected, allowing the full transit of construction vehicles from Temiscamie, at the end of the existing public highway, to the Renard project site 240 km to the north.

Matt Manson, President and CEO commented: “With today’s news, it is now possible to drive directly to the Renard Project by permanent road. The connection of each construction segment has been achieved two months earlier than expected, and well ahead of the 4th Quarter, 2013 schedule established when construction of Stornoway’s portion of the road began in April. We are also forecasting final completion of the Renard Mine Road within budget. These achievements have been made possible by the strong performance of our construction contractors, all of whom are Cree or locally operated businesses, and the professionalism of Stornoway’s construction management team based in Longueuil, Québec.”

Matt Manson continued: “The Renard Project is now permitted, connected by road, and ready to build. The project’s large Mineral Resource, and its extensive exploration upside, offers a project producing up to 2 million carats of diamonds per year and projected annual revenues of up to C$450m per year within its

initial 11 year mine life. Renard is an outstanding, and unique, new diamond development project. Project financing discussions with lenders and prospective investors are ongoing and progressing well, with a view to first construction mobilization prior to the end of 2013.”

Construction of the road that will provide all-season vehicle access to the Renard Project began in February 2012 as the “Route 167 Extension”. Under the terms of the November 2012 Framework Agreement between Stornoway and the Government of Québec, Québec is to complete the first 143km of road (segments “A” and “B”) as a 70km/hr two-lane gravel highway and Stornoway is undertaking the construction of a 50km/hr single lane mining road over the remaining 97km (segments “C” and “D”) as the “Renard Mine Road”. The cost of the Renard Mine Road was initially estimated at $77 million, including a 15% contingency. Under the terms of the December 2012 Financing Agreement between Stornoway and Québec, this cost is being funded through a credit facility provided to Stornoway bearing interest at the rate of 3.35% and amortized over a period of 15 years. In order to provide additional contingency, Stornoway is entitled to draw an additional $7.7 million bearing interest at the rate of 6.3%, for a total facility of up to $84.7 million. The schedule of repayment of these loans will be based on the financing and construction schedule of the Renard Diamond Project. To-date, Stornoway has drawn $61.4 million from the credit facility, and is forecasting a final cost to complete well within the base budget.


The Renard Mine Road has opened initially for construction traffic only, and is not yet open for public use. Overall completion stands at 50%. To date, all temporary bridges have been completed, 9 of 16 permanent bridges have been installed, more than 80% of all culverts have been installed, and approximately 1.6 million tonnes of gravel has been extracted from 7 borrow pits.

Throughout the road construction process, Stornoway has prioritized the granting of contracts to businesses located in the James Bay Region of Québec, in particular those associated with the Crees of Eeyou Istchee. Contractor productivity throughout has been excellent, and the greatest factor in Stornoway’s ability to advance the road so efficiently. Stornoway’s contractors include:

• The Eskan Company, the Development Corporation of theCree Nation of Mistissini, and Swallow-Fournier inc. for road construction;

• NordicStructuresBois,awholly-ownedsubsidiaryofChantiersChibougamau Ltée, for bridge construction;

• Jos Ste-Croix & Fils Ltée of Chibougamau for constructionmanagement;

•The Eenatuk Forestry Corporation for treeclearing;

•The Kiskinchiish Corporation for campservices and catering; and

•Petronor,awhollyownedCreeenterprise,forfuel supply.

On November 5, 2013 Stornoway hosted a press event at its Montreal head office in the presence of Ms. Martine Ouellet, the Québec Minister of Natural Resources, Ms. Manon Cyr, the Mayor of Chibougamau, and Chief Richard Shecapio, Chief of the Cree Nation of Mistissini. The event was held to emphasize the close collaboration between Stornoway, Québec and the communities of the James Bay region on the development of the Route 167

Extension-Renard Mine Road and the new Monts Otish regional aerodrome. This work, being undertaken under a financing agreement between Stornoway and Québec, is successfully laying the groundwork for the development of the Renard Diamond Project, the first diamond mine in Québec.

ABOUT THE RENARD DIAMOND PROJECTThe Renard Diamond Project is located approximately 250 km north of the Cree community of Mistissini and 350 km north of Chibougamau in the James Bay region of north-central Québec. In November 2011, Stornoway released the results of a Feasibility Study at Renard, followed by an Optimization Study in January 2013, which highlighted the potential of the project to become a significant producer of high value rough diamonds over a long mine life. Probable Mineral Reserves as defined under National Instrument (“NI”) 43-101 stand at 17.9 million carats. Total Indicated Mineral Resources, inclusive of the Mineral Reserve, stand at 27.1 million carats, with a further 16.9 million carats classified as Inferred Mineral Resources, and 25.7 to 47.8million carats classified as non-resource exploration upside. All kimberlites

Renard Mine Camp


remain open at depth. Pre-production capital cost stands at an estimated C$752 million, with a life of mine operating cost of C$57.63/tonne giving a 67% operating margin over an initial 11 year mine life. Readers are referred to the technical report dated December 29th, 2011 in respect of the November 2011 Feasibility Study for the Renard Diamond Project, and the technical report dated February 28th, 2013 in respect of the January 2013 Optimization Study, for further details and assumptions relating to the project.

ABOUT STORNOWAY DIAMOND CORPORATIONStornoway is a leading Canadian diamond exploration and development company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SWY and headquartered in Montreal. Our flagship asset is the 100% owned Renard Diamond Project, on track to becoming Québec’s first diamond mine. Stornoway is a growth oriented company with a world class asset, in one of the world’s best mining jurisdictions, in one of the world’s great mining businesses.

On behalf of the BoardSTORNOWAY DIAMOND CORPORATION

Matt MansonPresident and Chief Executive Officer

For more information, please contactMatt Manson (President and CEO) at 416-304-1026 x101

or Orin Baranowsky (Director, Investor Relations)at 416-304-1026 x103 or toll free at 1-877-331-2232

Pour plus d’information, veuillez contacter M. Ghislain Poirier, Vice-président Affaires publiques de Stornoway

au 418-254-6550, [email protected]

[email protected]


What motivates a 12-year living in an isolated Northern Ontario First Nations community with high addiction rates and few opportunities?

For Dakota Keeper, it was a modest wish: “I wanted to go somewhere I’ve never been before.”

Thanks to a donation from Goldcorp, generous church contributions and hard work by students and staff of Titotay Memorial School, Dakota’s dream came true.

She and three schoolmates traveled by plane from their remote Cat Lake reserve, located southwest of the Musselwhite Mine in Northern Ontario, across the country to British Columbia where exciting first-time experiences awaited: amusement park rides, movie theatres, whitewater rafting, a gondola lift to the top of Grouse Mountain and a deep-sea voyage at the Vancouver Aquarium.

The 10-day excursion last May was organized by teacher Heather Leard, who chaperones a trip to a different destination every few years to reward the children for achieving goals and to open their eyes to the many people, places and cultures of Canada. All too often, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and the end of their educational experience.

“The reality is we lose a lot of them before they get to Grade 8. There are kids on the reserve who have never had a graduation or any kind of celebration” says Leard. Those who do go on to high school must leave Cat Lake for larger communities such as Sioux Lookout or Thunder Bay.


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Four Grade 7 and 8 students qualified for this dream adventure by maintaining good attendance, completing 20 hours of volunteer work and raising $500 or more through individual initiative. Of course, teachers and staff work equally hard, hosting fundraisers and collecting donations to cover the $18,000 cost.

“There is a real sense of pride for them deciding on a goal, working together as a team and depending on each other, collaborating, getting this goal accomplished, and then going on the trip and having the time of their lives. It’s a big, huge deal” says Leard.

The itinerary included a tour of Goldcorp headquarters in downtown Vancouver, where the kids met executives, shared their stories of Cat Lake, discussed employment and training opportunities, business development and community benefits sustainable beyond the life of the mine. When Adele Faubert, Musselwhite’s Manager, Aboriginal Affairs, heard about the trip, she knew it was an ideal fit with Goldcorp’s commitment to support local health and education programs. “It’s a positive life experience for the youth to see other parts of the country and be exposed to different cultures outside of their small isolated community.”

The adventure also kindled Dakota Keeper’s new-found aspirations. “I’m hoping to finish school and go traveling the world,” says the 8th grader. “I want to go and explore and make an adventure out of my life.”



November has been an important month this

year. It marked the end of the school year’s first

term. It was also punctuated by the School

Board’s celebrations of its 35th anniversary.

The James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JB-

NQA) was signed on November 11, 1975. Nearly three

years later, in July 1978, the students, school staff and

property from the Nunavik federal and provincial school

systems were officially transferred to the Kativik School

Board. As of that date 35 years ago, the School Board

became fully operational.

Following the JBNQA holiday, schools throughout

Nunavik have taken time to mark the School Board’s

35th anniversary.

“This special event was an opportunity

for us as a school to acknowledge

the efforts that both students and

teachers are investing in education.

Education does broaden the world of

those who pursue it.”

Under the theme “Education Broadens Your World”, most schools organized special events during the second half of November. Others are planning events for the early months of 2014.

In Akulivik, festivities were organized on November 15. The day started with the production and decoration of flags by students. The flags were proudly exhibited during the outdoor parade, which ended the day.

Prior to that, school principal David Loiselle rewarded the school’s “Students of the month”, highlighting the excellence of their school attendance records and efforts in the classroom.

Everyone was then invited to participate in an afternoon of games and challenges, earning the 35 points required to win one of the two gift certificates generously donated by the Northern Store. Special thanks to the teachers who coordinated these activities and to else everyone involved!

“This special event was an opportunity for us as a school to acknowledge the efforts that both students and teachers are investing in education. Education does broaden the world of those who pursue it. And, I believe it also broadens the world of those around them,

their friends, families and the community as a whole. We all gain from it”.

This is the message Loiselle, his administration team and teachers wanted to deliver to parents who were invited to collect their children’s report cards at the school on November 26.

“We are happy to report that parent’s turn-out was very good”, adds Loiselle. A positive result of the school’s outreach efforts, he says.

Other schools, such as Tarsakallak in Aupaluk and Jaanimmarik in Kuujjuaq decided to organize their celebration around the report cards distribution.

On November 26, at Tarsakallak, parents, students and school staff were invited to a projection presenting a retrospective of the school’s history since its establishment. It featured past students and graduates, school and


classroom activities from a collection of pictures the school team assembled for the occasion. Snacks and refreshments were also served to everyone.

In Kuujjuaq, an evening event was also organized along with the report cards distribution. As they visited the school to meet their children’s teachers, parents could pass by the gymnasium to watch two continuous presentations on Nunavik graduates as well as a retrospective of the 1980s at Jaanimmarik School. Snacks and beverages were also offered to visitors.

On November 22, in Quaqtaq, students, parents, and residents of the community were invited to watch a slideshow on the history of the village. The slideshow was prepared and presented by Pasha Puttayuk, while a school team coordinated the event. Pictures of the School Board’s graduates were also presented. The afternoon ended at the gymnasium where everyone shared some light snacks.


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Situated on the south coast of Victoria Island, along the Northwest Passage, Cambridge Bay is a vibrant, diverse and culturally rich community.

Serving as the transportation, administrative and business centre of the Kitikmeot region, Cambridge Bay offers a unique blend of abundant natural resources, outstanding cultural opportunities and unparalleled growth potential.

The Inuinnaqtun name for Cambridge Bay is Ikaluktutiak, meaning “good fishing place”; outstanding fishing, bird watching and outdoor adventures can be experienced year round.

Caribou, muskox, seal, narwhals, beluga whales, arctic hare, arctic fox and numerous species of birds are just some of the arctic wildlife that can be enjoyed in and around the community.

With a population of 1608, Cambridge Bay is the largest community in the Kitikmeot region. Significant infrastructure investment and community development projects have resulted in a population increase of 23% over the past decade. As the future home of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station, this population growth is expected to continue.

CAMBRIDGE BAY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT: 2012 – 2017Canadian High Arctic Research Station:• $188millionproject($142millionforconstructionof

the facility - $46 million for Science and Technology projects)

• Projectstart2010,completion2017

New Kitikmeot Inuit Association Office:• $20millionproject• Projectstart2012,completion2013

New Municipal Office:• $9.5millionproject• ProjectStart2013,completion2015

Airport Upgrade Project (phase 1):• $16millionprojectforairportupgradesand

improvements• Startdate2013,completion2016

Water System Project:• $12millioninvestmentintheCambridgeBaywater

system• ProjectStart2013,completion2016


Fuel Tank Farm:• $22millioninvestmenttoconstructanewFuelTankFarm• Projectstart2012,completion2015

Nunavut Arctic College Residence and Daycare: • $10.5millionproject• Projectstart2013,completion2015

Nunavut Housing Corporation:• $8.8millionprojecttoconstructtwo–10-plexhousingunits• ProjectStart2013,completion2015

OVERVIEW OF CAMBRIDGE BAYRetail amenities in Cambridge Bay include:• Restaurants• Hotelaccommodations• Tourism(travel,transportation,cruiseships,sporthuntingandfishingetc.)

• Constructionandtrades• Miningandminingsupportservices• Financialinstitutions• Traditionalartsandcraftsindustries

CambridgeBayprovidesaccesstoawidearrayofgovernmentdepartmentandprograms.• MunicipalGovernmentofficeandoperations• KitikmeotInuitAssociation• GovernmentofNunavutoffices• NunavutImpactReviewBoard• NunavutPlanningCommission• RCMPdetachment• NunavutArcticCollegecampus

ADVANTAGES OF DOINGBUSINESS IN CAMBRIDGE BAY• Highspeedinternetandmobilephoneaccess• HotelAccommodations:66rooms,104guests• EducationandTraining:Daycarewithpreschoolprograming,elementaryschool,highschoolandNunavutArcticCollegeCampus

• KeyTerritorialOrganizationsIncluding:GN,NIRB,NTI,NPC,KIA,NRCetc.

• EstablishedBusinessCommunity:construction,outfitting,logistics,retailetc.

• Readylabourforce&heavyequipmentonsite• Unemploymentrateof9.7%(wellbelowNunavut’saverageof15.6%)

• Recreationfacilities:weightroom/gym,icerink,curlingrink,baseballdiamonds,golfcourse,indoorswimmingpool,indoorandoutdoorbasketballcourtsandTerritorialPark

Whetheryouarearesident,avisitortoourcommunityorexploringbusinessopportunities,youwillsoonseethatCambridgeBayisafantasticplacetolive,conductbusinessandraiseafamily.

For additional information, please contact:Jim MacEachern - [email protected]

867-983-4654 - www.cambridgebay.ca

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