THUNDER BAY, ON - February 4, 2010 - Representatives from the Mining and Mineral Industry and Government Officials, will join Matawa First Nations leadership in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on February 9th and 10th, 2010, for Matawa First Nations first ever Mineral Exploration Mining Symposium.
The two day event will be highlighted by the introduction of a new process that will provide guidelines on how communities interact with the mineral exploration mining industry, a presentation from the Honourable Minister of Northern Development and Mines and Forestry Michael Gravelle, a Chiefs Panel, along with breakout sessions.
Media are invited to attend the two day event. Please see the attached agenda for times and a complete schedule. The Matawa First Nations Mineral Exploration Mining Symposium will be held at: The Italian Cultural Centre- 132 Algoma Street South, Thunder Bay, Ontario
DAY 1: FEBRUARY 9, 2010
9:00 AM Opening Prayer
Elder Daniel Magiskan, Aroland First Nation
9:05 AM Opening remarks
David Paul Achneepineskum, CEO, Matawa First Nations Management (MFNM)
9:15 AM Presentation: Interim Minerals Measures Process; How to Guide
• Brian Davey, Economic Development Manager, Matawa First Nations
Management (MFNM)
• Paul Capon, Policy Analyst, Matawa First Nations Management (MFNM)
10:00 AM Presentation: Constance Lake First Nation
• Raymond Ferris, Councillor, Constance Lake First Nation
10:30 AM Morning Break
10:45 AM Matawa Community Case Studies:
Moderator: Brian Davey, Economic Development Manager, MFNM
• Mark Bell, Economic Development Officer, Aroland First Nation
• Thadius Moonias, Economic Development Officer, Neskantaga First Nation
• Adolph Rasevych, Economic Development Advisor, Ginoogaming First Nation
12:00 PM Lunch Provided
1:15 PM Breakout Sessions – Discussions surrounding IMMP Guide
Session 1: Notification, Initial Contact & Preparation
Facilitator: Brian Davey, Economic Development Advisor, MFNM
(Mediterranean Room)
Session 2: First Meeting, Duty to Consult on Treaty & Aboriginal Rights,
& Processes
Facilitator: Paul Capon, Policy Analyst, MFNM
(Gran Sasso Room)
2:45 PM Afternoon Break
3:00 PM Discussion & Recap of IMMP Guide Recommendations:
Moderator: Brian Davey, Economic Development Advisor, MFNM & Paul Capon,
Policy Analyst, MFNM
4:00 PM Adjournment
DAY 2: FEBRUARY 10, 2010
9:00 AM Opening Prayer
Elder Daniel Magiskan, Aroland First Nation
9:05 AM Welcoming Remarks
David Paul Achneepineskum, CEO, Matawa First Nations Management
9:10 AM • Grand Chief Stan Beardy, Nishnawbe Aski Nation
• MPP Michael Gravelle, Honourable Minister of Northern Development and
Mines and Forrestry
9:45 PM Presentation: Human Resource and Skills Development Canada – Aboriginal
Skills and Employment Partnership
• Glenda Restoule, Director, Aboriginal Skills Employment Program (ASEP)
10:30 AM Morning Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Presentations:
10:45 AM Great Slave Helicopters
11:05 AM Confederation College
11:30 AM Boreal Prospectors Association - Economic Opportunities
12:00 PM Lunch Provided
1:00 PM Presentation: Matawa Employment & Training
(Facilitated discussion of business plan, IMMP recommendations, and opportunities presented)
• Dawn Buswa, Youth Coordinator, Matawa Employment & Training
• Margaret Wanlin, Consultant, Wanlin & Company of Thunder Bay
2:00 PM Presentation: Matawa Learning Centre
Murray Waboose, Education Manager
2:30 PM Afternoon Break
2:45 PM Matawa Chiefs Panel
Moderator: Paul Capon, Policy Analyst, MFNM
3:30 PM Closing Remarks
• David Paul Achneepineskum, CEO, Matawa First Nations Management
3:45 PM Adjournment
