Underground Mine Training Program
YMTA is funding an underground mine training program in partnership with Liard First Nation Development Corp (LFNDC) and North American Tungsten. 8 Liard First Nation (LFN) and Ross River Dena Council (RRDC) members are being trained to become underground miners at North American Tungsten’s Cantung Mine.

Employment Training Officer Professional Development Training
Yukon College has been contracted in consultation with First Nations Governments to develop a curriculum based on the YMTA Aboriginal Liaison Officer Occupational Standards that can be used to train Employment & Training Officers (ETO).

Yukon Training and Funding Database
YMTA is working with the Training Policy Committee on the development of a database that tracks qualified trainers and training providers that can be used in YMTA funded projects and contains a listing of all trainers in and serving Yukon. The funding component of the database connects those interested in other sources of funding with funders in order to promote partnerships in increase access to funding programs.

Heavy Equipment Operator Service Maintenance and Operations
Yukon College has been contracted to modify and up-date existing curriculum as well as developing new content for an HEO Service Maintenance and Operations course for Yukon.

Mill Operator Common Core and Frontline Supervisor Training Modules - Phase 3
The generic milling common core modules have now been assembled for Mill Operators and drafts of Front Line Supervisor training manuals have been developed in the following content areas:

1. MANAGING WORK AREA ACTIVITIES
2. FOLLOW HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM
3. PRACTICE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
4. MANAGE EMPLOYEES
5. PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES

Selkirk First Nation- Selkirk Youth in Mining
Summer job placements for 8 youth, ages 16-21 out at Minto mines. Each student is paired with a mentor in an area of the mine the student is interested in. The students are exposed to various career opportunities in the mining industry. The students will also be provided with life skills training as well as career counselling. Students will be scheduled for academic counselling sessions with Yukon College to assist them in exploring post secondary options in their areas of interest.

Western Copper/Northern Freegold-Project Awareness
Western Copper and Northern Freegold is providing instruction for up to 12 students that include both in-class and on-site training in the areas of geology, mineralization of the region, and advanced exploration techniques. Students will acquire prospecting skills involving field techniques, data collection, and interpretation and reporting. Students will learn about the key considerations of a mineral project from an economic, environmental and permitting perspective.

Western Copper- Field Assistant Training
Western Copper and Casselman Geological has trained and hired 2 Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation (LSCFN) citizens as field assistants for this summer’s field season. They have been trained in a variety of mineral exploration duties, including line cutting, geophysical field assistants, camp maintenance and construction, safety practices, and reclamation so that they may attain the skills necessary for future employment.

Northern Freegold- Exploration Field Assistant Training
One member of LSCFN is has been hired as a trainee to work and assist geologists in the field with Northern Freegold and Bushmasters. The trainee will learn skills such as navigation and map reading, operating a GPS, rock identification, sample collection techniques and data cataloguing.

Field Course in Environmental Management and Cultural Awareness – Ross River Dena Council
This is a 21-day field course designed to give 14 northern youth an appreciation and some technical skills to participate in environmental management and monitoring. It will include both a scientific and cultural perspective on environmental management. The following topics will be discussed, from both a scientific and cultural perspective, with the focus on the knowledge and technical skills relevant to environmental management:

• Environmental assessment and the Yukon land and resource regulatory process.
• Overview of the physical environment – geological history, landforms and drainage – why is this important and how does it influence the biology of the area?
• A look at the Cultural history – traditional land and resource use.
• The Aquatic environment – wetlands, benthic organisms, and fish.
• Plants – ethno-botany, key herbivore foods, and other special plants.
• A study of some of the significant terrestrial mammals – special characteristics, habitats, movement patterns, relationships with other organisms, and cultural significance.

Selkirk First Nation- Exploration Training Project
SFN is providing training to 8 SFN citizens for skilled labour employment positions in the mineral exploration services industry and 2 of the 8 will go on to training in the industrial diamond drilling sector. All trainees will get First Aid and Prospecting training before moving on to camp building, line cutting, and soil sampling, They will also learn how to work as geological assistants and helpers. Two trainees will be selected to continue training as diamond driller helpers.

KPMA Placer Mining Safety Program – Phase 2
Continuation of Phase 1 which involved development of a safety manual for the placer mine industry. Phase 2 involved promoting acceptance and integration of safety procedures into the operation of placer mine industry. This will be accomplished through the following:

1. Orientation of KPMA head office staff to Phase 1 safety manual.
2. Development of a web-based safety manual
3. Introduction of safety initiative to mine owners
4. Development of a site visit program to promote CHOICES program
5. Development of placer specific safety training courses.
6. Creation/ maintenance of a web-based training library
7. Develop a safety pocket book
8. Complete an audit of a minimum of 5 placer operations using a National Construction Safety Officer to evaluate the program’s effectiveness based on National standards.

General Office Assistant Program – Yukon College, Dawson
The General Office Assistant program is a 9-month, full-time program that prepares 10 graduates for positions in the office administration field as office assistants. Training is provided in communications, administrative procedures, computer applications, and accounting. The program includes a 4-week work practicum.

Class 1 Truck Driver Training – Ta’an Kwach’an Council (TTC)
YMTA funded an TTC member in partnership with TTC to obtain a Class 1 Driver’s licence in the 7-day training program offered by Mile 918.

Yukon Zinc Summer/Fall 2009 Training Program
This program was delivered out at the Yukon Zinc mine site to provide general and site specific safety training for up to 40 current Yukon Zinc employees. Training in areas such as ATV Safety, WHMIS, TDG, and Confined Spaces took place.

Champagne Aishihik First Nation (CAFN)-Environmental Monitor Training Program
CAFN is planning to conduct a preliminary hydrogeological investigation and follow-up sampling to determine the cause of well contamination in the village of Champagne. As part of this project, they want to train 5 CAFN citizens in water sampling, groundwater flow measurements, environmental investigation and use of field meters and equipment.

Yukon College – Trucking for Copper, Silver and Gold
A five-week Class 3 and Class 1 truck driver training course was funded for 12 students in Dawson City. Participants consisted of Yukoners, Tr’ondek Hwech’in First Nation citizens and Vuntut Gwitch'in First Nation Citizens. Mile 918 Driver Development delivered the training and Yukon College-Dawson Campus coordinated the training. Five of the 12 graduates have either advanced within their current jobs or found new job options in the Yukon trucking industry.

Ross River Dena Council- Field Course in Environmental Management
A 14-day field course to provide aboriginal youth with knowledge and skills to participate in environmental management and monitoring. Youth were taught to understand the importance of environmental assessments and monitoring in land development. Youth also learned how to use technical tools to assess the environment and the role that traditional knowledge plays in this assessment.

Teslin Tlingit Council- Introduction to Metal Leaching and Acid Rock Drainage (field school) Northwest Community College
Environmental Officer employed by Teslin Tlingit Council received funding to attend a one-week course at Northwest Community College in Smithers regarding Acid Rock Drainage. Course covered in-class theory and mine site visits as well as practical application of knowledge.

Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation- Basic Gemology Course
This project taught youth and adults in Carmacks how to explore for gems in their local area. Participants learned valuable field skills and gained awareness of the importance of gemology as part of the mining sector, and fostered interest in (youth especially) pursuing further training/education in the area of gemology and prospecting and provides employable skills such as basic knowledge of the geology of the area, field techniques, map reading and using GPS and working in a camp setting.

Largo Resources- Advanced Exploration Projects Northern Dancer/Geotechnical and Environmental Baseline Training
Largo Resources received funding to train Largo employees on-the-job in Environmental Baseline Studies planning and implementation, Geotechnical investigations and Acid Rock Drainage investigations. Nine employees were trained in these areas on-site.

Liard First Nation Development Corp. - S.E. Yukon Mining Employment and Training Forum
Liard First Nation Development Corp. coordinated and hosted a 3-day forum of stakeholders from community, government, funders and industry to share ideas and develop a comprehensive training plan for S.E. Yukon in Watson Lake, Yukon.

Pelly Construction- Rock Truck Driver Training
Pelly Construction received funding to assist them in training five first nation individuals as Rock Truck Drivers out at the Minto Mine Site. These individuals had no previous Rock Truck experience. Training consisted of safety precautions, operation skills and conducting inspections.

Kory Sawrenko- Mine Operations Course at Keyano College
One individual received for funding to participate in the Mine Operations Course at Keyano College in Ft. McMurray. This course is a three month in-class course with three months of hands-on training.

Yukon Women in Trades and Technology- Conference
This was a one-day conference for girls in grade 8 from across the Yukon to attend various workshops with hands-on experience in different trades. This conference promotes the career opportunities in the trades to young women.

Pelly Construction- Emergency Mine Rescue Training
Pelly Construction applied for funding to provide four of their employees with basic mine rescue training. The employees learned the basic rescue procedures to be used following accidents at surface and underground mining operations. Mine rescue training is a requirement for all shift boss personnel who work in open pit mines.

Minto Mine- Selkirk First Nation (SFN) Elders Mine Site Visit
15 Selkirk First Nation elders and three Selkirk representatives participated in a one day tour of the Minto Mine site. The purpose of this visit was to strengthen the relationship and connection of the SFN elders with Minto Mine. While on site, the Elders were taken on a guided tour of Minto, had lunch and presentations were made by Kevin Weston COO, and Randall Thompson, General Manager. Presentations were followed by questions and answers.

Minto Mine- Selkirk First Nation (SFN) Minto community Awareness
A one-day community meeting in Pelly Crossing for the Selkirk First Nation citizens hosted by Minto Mine. This purpose of this meeting was to provide community awareness about mining and the Minto Mine’s activities, build the relationship between the community and the mine the community, and encouraging the community to become employed in the mining industry.

Yukon Zinc Corporation- Winter Safety Program
The program provided general site and personal safety training for on-site employees who work in a variety of disciplines including camp management & operations, equipment operations and environment. Safety course delivered onsite were WHMIS, Basic Winter Survival and Lock out/Tag out.

Yukon Chamber of Mines-First Nations Workshop: Class 1 Explorations
A two day workshop to improve communication and build relationships between First Nations, YTG and industry to identify and establish mechanisms to share information about class 1 mining activity within First Nation traditional territory.

Minto Mine- Overhead Crane Operator Training
Minto Mine delivered Overhead Crane Operator Training to mill employees on-site in order to be in compliance with WCB standards. Seven
employees successfully completed the training.

Keyeh Nejeh Golder- Environmental Monitoring and Sampling Training Program
This 14-week program provided training to 5 members of Liard First Nation in the area of environmental monitoring in order to support the efforts in capacity building within the Liard First Nation Community. The trainees received both theoretical and hands-on training on current environmental projects.

Minto Explorations (Capstone Mining) Overhead Crane Operator Training #2
Training for 14 mill operators on the use of overhead crane and basic rigging. Training complies with requirements of Yukon Workers Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB).

Minto Explorations (Capstone Mining) Health and Safety Committee Training
Minto Mine provided Joint Health and Safety Committee training for a group made up of Minto employees and Minto contractors. An on-site Health and Safety Committee is a requirement under the Yukon Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Chief and Council Mine Site Tour – Minto Explorations (Capstone Mining)
Minto Mine coordinated a mine site tour for 24 Selkirk First Nation staff, including members of the chief and council to build relationships, awareness and understanding.

Lower Post First Nation Mine Industry Preparedness Program
The Daylu Dene Council coordinated training for a group of 20 participants from the Lower Post and Liard First Nation communities to complete five industrial courses (WHIMIS, TDG, H2S, Rigging & Hoisting and Industrial Safety)

Aboriginal Information Systems (AIS) Skills Tracking -Teslin Tlingit Council (TTC), Taku River Tlingit First Nation (TRTFN) and Carcross/Tagish First Nation (CTFN)
The three first nation governments (Teslin Tlingit Council, Take River Tlingit Council and Carcross Tagish First Nation) applied for funding for the purchase of and training in the Aboriginal Information Systems Software for the purpose of tracking the skills of their community members as they progress through skills development courses.

Frontline Supervisor Training with a cross cultural component– Minto Mine
Minto Mine delivered a training program for current supervisors and for individuals that they have identified to be potential supervisors in the future. The training focused on improving communication skills, coaching and team building in a cross cultural work environment.

Yukon WITT ms infinity Conference
Yukon WITT applied for funding for a one day conference for high school girls in grades 8 to 10 for the purpose of promoting math, science and the careers available in mining related areas such as geology, geometrics, and engineering.

Minto Mine On-Site Safety Training
Minto Mine provided training to 20 employees at the mine site. All 20 employees underwent training in areas such as bobcat operation, man-lift training and zoom-boom operation.

Cold Water Rescue Training – Minto Mine
Minto applied for funding to send employees to Ice Rescue Technician Training. This training is for personnel working on frozen lakes or rivers and covers topics such as ice strength, identifying risks, self-rescue, rescuing others.

Guiding Circles Career Counselling Training – Teslin Tlingit Council
Guiding Circles combines contemporary career coaching techniques and aboriginal perspectives. Guiding Circles 1 deals with self assessment and is geared toward introducing clients to the aspects of building a career path foundation.

Train the Trainer (WHMIS) Yukon College
Teslin Tlingit community members participated in this course designed for those responsible for maintaining their company’s WHMIS program. The participants learned to relay the proper meaning of WHMIS information to workers. Trainees received a WHMIS Train-the-Trainer certificate.

Skills Canada Yukon Competition
Skills Canada Yukon applied for funding for the 11th Annual Skills Canada Competition, a territory-wide event that promotes Trades and Technology to high school students as well as post secondary students.

British Columbia Institute of Technology- Introduction to Exploration and Prospecting
BCIT was contracted to run a 2-week course that is part of their Aboriginal Mineral Exploration program in Dawson City. The course provided an introduction to Geology and prospecting field techniques, and the students were taken out to a placer mine for their field trip. After completion of the course, the students received certificates and credits towards BCIT’s program.

Mining 101- Pakawau Management
This is a 2-day workshop that provides a comprehensive introduction to exploration and mining.

Mine Simulator Training-Nuna Training Technologies
YMTA contracted Nuna Training Technologies to deliver 2 sessions of a 20-day Heavy Equipment Operator Simulator Training program in Whitehorse. 15 students successfully completed the training program.