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Noront Resources Ltd. (TSXV:NOT), along with Matawa First Nations Management’s Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) and Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology, signed a memorandum of understanding that cements its commitment to cultivating a skilled aboriginal workforce to help with its Eagle’s Nest nickel-copper-platinum-palladium project.
Noront Resources Ltd. (TSXV:NOT), along with Matawa First Nations Management’s Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) and Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology, signed a memorandum of understanding that cements its commitment to cultivating a skilled aboriginal workforce to help with its Eagle’s Nest nickel-copper-platinum-palladium project.
As quoted in the press release:
A key objective of the Alliance is to provide training to employment opportunities to support participants in the nine Matawa communities. This will be met by providing long-term, sustainable career pathways in the mineral and mining sectors or other resource related areas associated with the Ring of Fire.
Noront Resources Ltd. is the industry partner committed to creating opportunities that will enable the Matawa First Nations people to participate in all aspects of the mining operation on their Eagles Nest nickel, copper, platinum and palladium deposit.
Morris Wapoose, program manager of KKETS, commented:
The Ring of Fire Training Alliance will strengthen KKETS’ capacity and enhance the programs and services we provide to our First Nations peoples of the land by advancing their skills and employability to get meaningful jobs in the growing resources sector. KKETS as the leading employment and training organization for the Matawa communities will be positioned to better match skills development and programming with the needs of employers in the mining sector, especially in the Ring of Fire.
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