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 the meaningful participation and partnership between Indigenous communities and the mining sector.
Mission
To build capacity in Indigenous communities and support industry and government by providing accessible information, research, tools, training, and guidance that enables informed decision-making and effective engagement across the entire mining lifecycle.
Goals
Provide access to comprehensive mineral development and mining information, research, and databases.
Deliver practical tools, training, and technial resources that strengthens Indigenous participation.
Coodinate liaison, networking, referral services and events that foster collaboration amongst First Nations, industry, and government.
Support responsible mineral development that respects Indigenous rights, interests, and community priorities
Partnerships
ICEMD is proudly supported by partners across the mining, education, and government sectors.
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legal and financial information, templates for required documentation, translation assistance for complex technical and historical documents along with leading practices to guide users through stakeholder interactions.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.