National Aboriginal Day
June 21 marks National Aboriginal Day across Canada, a celebration of heritage, culture and traditions that date back over millennia. Victor Mine was no exception, celebrating on site with great food and entertainment.
Throughout the year, De Beers Canada is quite active in the communities surrounding our operations. Below is a sampling of the different events and initiatives:
- Lieutenant Governor of Ontario’s Aboriginal Literacy Summer Camps for Aboriginal Youth
- Books in Homes program
- CIM Aboriginal Scholarship Fund
- Impact Benefit Agreements with eight First Nations communities
- Northern College Spring Powwow
- Sponsorship of the northWords writer’s festival
- Sponsorship of the Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge: Omushkegowuk Edition
- Sponsorship of the Dene Hand Games tournament
- Sponsorship of the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre
- And much, much more …
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