Mining grad

mining-grad

Heather Latter

Orville Smith shook hands with Roger Pomerleau, training specialist at New Gold, after receiving his diploma for completing the Surface Miner Aboriginal training program. The program, which saw 10 graduates honoured yesterday during a celebration at the Copper River Inn, was created by New Gold in partnership with Big Grassy First Nation, the Métis Nation of Ontario, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Seven Generations Education Institute, Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong, Sandvik, and SMS Equipment.