Continuing to celebrate Canadian history month, we offer a collection of CIM Magazine profiles of Canadian women in mining then and now. Kathleen Rice: Trailblazing the Manitoba wilds In a field dominated by men, Kathleen Rice forged her own path through constant adversity to become Canada’s first female prospector. Respect, hard-won From hourly labourer to …
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CIM’s Women of Innovation recounts the stories of 20 inspiring and innovative women engineers in Canada. From left to right starting from the top: Stephanie Willerth, Jill Green, Amanda Kalhous, Elizabeth Canon, Elizabeth Croft, Catherine Harwood, Genanne Beck, Monique Frize, Valerie Orsat, Izabela Witkowska, Margaret Kuzyk, Claire Deschenes, Jennifer Smith, Ying Zheng, Goldie Nejat, Denise …
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Carolyn Ren immigrated to Canada to do her PhD at the University of Toronto and is now a professor at the University of Waterloo| Courtesy of Carolyn Ren. In Canada, as in other countries, women remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers, despite the substantial growth of women’s participation in other professions. …
Consultant Lana Eagle wants to see mining companies ask what they can do to help Indigenous communities. Courtesy of Lana Eagle Vancouver-based consultant Lana Eagle, a member of the Whitecap Dakota Nation in Saskatchewan, works to align two “timelines:” mining companies’ desire to get permits and get to work, and Indigenous communities’ desire to be …
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As we continue our month-long celebration of perception at CIM, we’re excited to highlight our “Social Responsibility & Education Awards” category. These awards emphasize the transformative impact of individuals who are dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and education within the mining industry. Two notable awards within this category are the Diversity & Inclusion Award and the …
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Nearly 100 years after her death, Shaaw Tláa has come to be recognized for her instrumental role in the discovery that led to the Klondike Gold Rush. Courtesy of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame Shaaw Tláa – also known as Kate Carmack – was an often overlooked but essential part of the prospecting group …
Viola MacMillan Step back in time with us as we celebrate the innovative spirit of CIM! Did you know that in the mid- to late-1940s CIM created new technical divisions for members with specific interests, allowing for a specialization in specific fields? This paved the way for many mining professionals and academics to thrive. And …
