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New $8M Program Trains 2,000 for Low-Carbon Jobs

9/27/2025

Summary

Story summary

The NWT's Mine Training Society launched an $8 million, three-year program, Sustainable North: Our Workforce (Snow), to train 2,000 northerners for low-carbon jobs.
It targets Indigenous northerners in diamond mining as Diavik and others face closure in 2026.
The curriculum blends classroom learning with hands-on tasks, guided by an advisory committee, and the rollout includes community visits.

History

Historical Context

In 1996, the Northwest Territories government implemented the Diamond Mining Policy, catalyzing economic growth through diamond production, notably at the Diavik Diamond Mine, which produced over 8 million carats annually. As these mines face closure in 2026, the Mine Training Society's $8 million initiative aims to prepare 2,000 Indigenous northerners for sustainable jobs, reflecting a shift towards community resilience and environmental sustainability.

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Story summary

The NWT's Mine Training Society launched an $8 million, three-year program, Sustainable North: Our Workforce (Snow), to train 2,000 northerners for low-carbon jobs.
It targets Indigenous northerners in diamond mining as Diavik and others face closure in 2026.
The curriculum blends classroom learning with hands-on tasks, guided by an advisory committee, and the rollout includes community visits.

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