Welcome to ICEMD
About Us
Mandate And Purpose
The Indigenous Centre of Excellence for Mineral Development (ICEMD) focuses on research and development of leading practices, information gathering and reporting on various mining initiatives that will help build the capacity of Indigenous people with respect to the mining industry in Canada and assist industry and government by supporting increased awareness of protocols for Indigenous engagement, consultation and consent.
Vison
To be the primary source of knowledge and resources to ensure meaningful participation between the Indigenous community and the mining sector.
Mission
To help support the need for capacity in the Indigenous community to become better informed and engaged in the mining industry, where they so choose, and to provide industry, government and Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario with the information, tools and guidance necessary to support Indigenous people interests in the mining industry.
Goals
Provide Indigenous people, the mining industry and government with access to information, research and databases
Develop and deliver tools, technical resources, training and research for Indigenous participation in the mining sector
Provide referral and liaison services to interested Indigenous communities and the mining industry
Partnerships
Industry
Goverment
Education
What We Do
Information
ICEMD maintains a database of updated technical, legal and financial information, templates for required documentation, translation assistance for complex technical and historical documents along with leading practices to guide users through stakeholder interactions. Referrals are available for more complex services for Indigenous communities.
Training
ICEMD develops and delivers tools and templates relevant to Indigenous people, the mining industry and the public sector.
Liaison Services
ICEMD provides referral and liaison services to interested Indigenous communities, connecting them to industry and public sector stakeholders. This is a core function and source of value for ICEMD and allow it to serve as a contact point for all three parties. It includes access to opportunities in procurement, employment, training and education.