On October 15th, 2024, Legend Mining proudly signed a transformative partnership with Kenjgewin Teg, a leading Indigenous training institute based in M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island. This collaboration will offer specialized training programs designed to prepare Indigenous workers for vital roles in the mining industry.
The courses will cover a wide range of essential mining skills, including:
- Smelter operation
- Common core for non-production workers
- Surface mining and underground miner certification
- Hard rock common core
- Underground supervisor training
Through this partnership, trainees will have access to a variety of hands-on experiences, from one-day introductory workshops to more comprehensive, 25-day programs. These opportunities will be facilitated by Legend Mining’s team of expert trainers, who bring extensive underground mining experience to the table.
Scott Ringuette, General Manager of Legend Mining, remarked, “This collaboration goes beyond just knowledge transfer; it’s about fostering a sustainable future within our shared community. We are proud to honor the heritage of Indigenous peoples while building a thriving mining workforce for the future.”
Kenjgewin Teg has been steadily increasing its trades training programs in recent years, and partnering with Legend Mining is a key step in their mission to support sustainable development in Indigenous territories.
Beverley Roy, President of Kenjgewin Teg, emphasized, “We are excited to mobilize skilled trades careers for Anishinabek people in urban and on-reserve communities. Together, we will help build Northern Ontario’s skilled workforce for years to come.”
The first wave of training programs is expected to launch in November 2024, and both organizations are committed to creating lasting opportunities for Indigenous workers in the mining industry.
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