1. Mining: A Review of the National Literature Webinar Presentation Julia Peristerakis September 15, 2010

2. Presentation Overview National Provincial –Saskatchewan –Manitoba Aboriginal People and Mining Socio-economic and Health Issues

3. National Snapshot of Mining $42 billion annually Community overview 1 in every 46 jobs is mining-related Mining industry human resources council. (n.d.). “Mining facts and figures” retrieved from: http://www.acareerinmining.ca/en/industry/factsfigures.asp

4. Saskatchewan Mining Snapshot Annual provincial profit of $9.7 billion Uranium and potash 25,000 jobs Wage levels Saskatchewan Mining Association. (n.d.) “fact sheet: general information”. Retrieved from: http://www.saskmining.ca/info/Fact-Sheets/fact-sheet-general-information.html

5. Manitoba Mining Snapshot Annual provincial profit $3 billion Nickel, copper, zinc and gold Provides 18,000 jobs Intergovernmental Working Group on the Mineral Industry Sub-committee. (2005). “Report on Aboriginal participation in mining in Canada – mechanisms for Aboriginal community benefits” Thirteenth annual report; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Manitoba. (n.d.) “Mineral education: Manitoba mining facts” http://www.gov.mb.ca/stem/mrd/min-ed/minfacts/index.html

6. Aboriginal People and Mining: Facts and Figures Largest private sector employer of Aboriginal people –In 2001 Aboriginal people accounted for 5.3% of mining workforce –By 2006 Aboriginal employment in mining grew to 7.5% of total labour force Natural Resources Canada. (2009) “Statistical profile: Aboriginal mining in Canada”.http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/smm-mms/abor-auto/pdf/stats-09-eng.pdf The Government of Canada. (2005). “Prospecting the future: Meeting human resource challenges in the mining in the Canadian minerals and metals industry”. http://www.aboriginaltrades.ca/en/files/prospecting_final.pdf

7. Aboriginal People and Mining: Facts and Figures Unemployment rate of 10.7 % for Aboriginal people Income gap of $18,000 compared to non- Aboriginal miners Under-representation in skilled positions The Government of Canada. (2005). “Prospecting the future: Meeting human resource challenges in the mining in the Canadian minerals and metals industry”. http://www.aboriginaltrades.ca/en/files/prospecting_final.pdf

8. Women and Mining: F acts and Figures Workforce Representation and Participation –Culinary (73%) –Administrative (72%) –Geological (16%) –Engineers (12%) –Underground (4%) –Mechanics (1%) RAMP-UP: A Study on the Status of Women in Canada’s Minerals and Metals Sector, Women in Mining (WIN) Canada 2010 Mining Industry Human Resources Council (2008). “Mining for diversity: An employer’s guide to attract, recruit & retain a diverse workforce”. http://www.mihr.ca/en/publications/resources/MiningForDiversityKit2_english.pdf

9. Aboriginal Women and Mining: Facts and Figures Employment Earnings Participation Natural Resources Canada. (2009) “Statistical profile: Aboriginal mining in Canada”. http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/smm-mms/abor-auto/pdf/stats-09-eng.pdf

10. Socio-Economic and Health Issues Pros Job creation Economic opportunities Cons Gender-based social health issues Health and well-being Women’s work/traditional roles Gender inequities Natural Resources Canada. (2009). “Aboriginal employment opportunities”. http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms-smm/abor-auto/htm/emp-07-eng.htm Hipwell W, Mamen K, Weitzner V and Whiteman G. (2002). “Aboriginal peoples and mining in Canada: Consultation, participation and prospects for change”. Ottawa, Ontario: The North-South Institute Costa, S, Silva, A. & Hui, V. (2006). “What are the opportunities and challenges for women in fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) mining in Canada? An Exploratory Study”. http://www.womeninmining.net/pdf/fifo_women.pdfhttp://www.womeninmining.net/pdf/fifo_women.pdf Gibson, G., & Klinck, J. (2005). “Canada’s resilient north: The impact of mining on Aboriginal communities”. Pimatisiwin: A Journal of Aboriginal and Indigenous Community Health 3(1).

11. Conclusion and Gaps in the Literature Triple bottom line Experiences of Aboriginal women miners Next steps