The mining boom is coming to Ontario and we need to prepare ourselves for the benefits it will bring to our First Nations. Enroll in our SMEMT Course TODAY to learn about the mining industry and how its success can impact your community positively.
Who Should Attend?
- First Nation Chiefs & Council
- Economic Development Officers
- Land Use Planners
- Mining Coordinators
- Environmental Officers
- Community Communication Officers
- Anyone interested in the mining industry and its impact on northern Ontario's First Nations etc.
Where Will It be Held?
- Timmins (at Northern College) ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE
- Thunder Bay, ON (at OSHKI Education & Training Institute) ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE
When Is It?
- March 19-23, 2012 (Timmins)
- March 26-30, 2012 (Thunder Bay)
What Topics Will Be Covered?
- Understanding the Mining Business,
- Knowing the Mining Cycle,
- Operating a Mineral Exploration Company,
- Mine Construction,
- Consulting & Accomodating Aboriginal Communities,
- Taking Advantage of Business Opportunities Around Mining,
- Land Use Planning,
- Improving Communications.
How Much Does It Cost?
- $1000 (fee includes meals, accomodations, tuition for eight modules, course materials and access to industry and First Nation leaders)
Who Is The Contact Person?
- Brian Davey at 1-800-465-6821 OR nadf%23org|bdavey
Many of our communities in Northern Ontario are experiencing mineral exploration and mining development. The communities impacted by the exploration and potential mining development in the Ring of Fire are just a few examples. As a result, First Nation officials need to understand the industry for the benefit of their communities.
This Strategic Mineral Exploration and Mining training course will help prepare First Nation officials to play an active role in engaging the mineral exploration and mining companies in their traditional territories. The course is a one week accelerated learning program that teaches core aspects on the business of mining, the mining cycle, including the business opportunities, mine construction and operations, consulting First Nations, capitalizing on business opportunities, land use planning, and communications.
Check out the course outline here.
To enroll in this course, please contact:
Brian Davey
Special Initiatives Advisor
nadf%23org|bdavey
1-800-465-6821
(807)622-8271 Ext. 19
NOMINATE AN EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS
Nominate an exceptional Aboriginal business man, woman or organization for the 22nd Annual NADF Business Awards. YOU DECIDE who wins:
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Business Man of the Year
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Business Woman of the Year
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Youth Entrepreneur of the Year
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Executive of the Year
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Partnership of the Year
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Corporation of the Year
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Building Communities
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New Business of the Year
Eligibility: All northern Ontario Aboriginal (First Nation or Métis) individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations (Treaty 9, 3, 5 & Robinson-Superior 1850 Treaties)
*Self-nominations are welcome.
Nomination Deadline: September 21, 2012
Cost: Free
Be a part of history and send in your nominations TODAY.
Download our Free nomination form here. It takes less than a minute to fill out.
For more information, please contact Dawn Willoughby at 1-800-465-6821
22nd ANNUAL NADF BUSINESS AWARDS
Date: October 24th, 2012
Venue: Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, ON
Time: 6:00pm ET
JOIN US.
WINTER ROADS FINANCING
Winter is coming, so beat the queue NOW and start preparing for the upcoming Winter roads season. Winter roads are a great way to ship goods and services into your community.
The winter roads are a great (and cheaper alternative) to 'flying in' (delivering by air freight) goods and services into your communities.
We provide financing to help you and your business with that, so hurry and send in your applications NOW.
We are accepting applications NOW.
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If you're applying for the first time, complete this Winter Roads Financing Application and send it to us with your business plan.
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If you are a repeat applicant (you've applied for, and received winter road financing before), complete this application form.
Send your completed applications to Colleen Martin
via email at nadf%23org|cmartin, or snail mail to:
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
106 Centennial Square, 2nd Floor
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1H3
You can also fax it to Colleen at (807)622-8271.
Call us with your questions about financing your winter roads at 1-800-465-6821.
Have You Invited NADF To Your Community Lately?
You can invite NADF into your community (at no cost to you) to talk about our services and how we can help you to start or grow your business on or off-reserve. If you are from any of the communities we serve in Northern Ontario, simply send us an invitation letter from your community Chief, Economic Development Officer (EDO) or councilor and we will do our best to accomodate you
Please note that we accept a large volume of invitations, so the more people interested in hearing about our services or starting a business, the higher our chances of visiting your community soon. Invitation letters can be addressed to:
Ade Michael Sekudo
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
106 Centennial Square, 2nd Floor
P7E 1H3, Thunder Bay ON
1-800-465-6821
Fax: 807-622-8271
NADF will be in YOUR community soon
Here are some communities we've visited recently:
- Mishkeegogamang
- Matachewan
- Webequie
- Lac Seul
- Sandy Lake
- North Spirit Lake
- Muskrat Dam
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Neskantaga
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Constance Lake
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Cochrane
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Gull Bay
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Whitesand
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Cat Lake
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Cobalt
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New Liskeard
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Haileybury
Your community should be next on our list!
For more information on how you can get NADF to visit your community to promote our business counseling services, loans and leasing opportunities, contact Colleen Martin immediately at 1-800-465-6821.
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