CIM Foundation

Thanks to the contribution of generous donors in 2019, the CIM Foundation was able to continue to support scholarships and the CIM Distinguished Lecturers program. The Foundation also contributed to organizations such as MineralsEd BC and the Club de Mineralogie de Montreal.

These groups provide students and members of the general public across Canada with valuable educational programs and events to help them better understand how the mining industry supports them in their daily lives.

Throughout the year, the Foundation provides educational material to CIM Branches and Societies for their regional events. Students and their teachers receive collectible mineral cards to help them continue their learning well after the events and to assist them in their school projects. In addition, the Foundation supported remote communities through the Nunavik Mineral Exploration Fund by creating 14 mining and geology educational backpacks.

Enviro Mine Inc.

Robert and Patti Schafer Jim and Laverne Popowich

CIM FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES

Stantec Inc. has generously provided a $50,000 fund for the creation of a new mining engineering scholarship that will be offered in perpetuity. In addition, the CIM Foundation continues to provide CIM Student Chapters with $2,000 a year as a match for funds used for education projects. This, alongside other scholarship opportunities, helps to foster stronger relationships between the CIM Foundation, CIM National, CIM Branches and CIM Student Chapters to encourage networking and career development.

Silent Auctions

The CIM Foundation works tirelessly throughout the year to organize Silent Auctions at major mining events. The Foundation organized a total of 11 auctions, including two with Indigenous communities, raising a total of over $20,000. Net auction revenues are shared with the host organization to help them fund their educational programs and activities.

Scholarships Awarded

Caterpillar and its Canadian Dealers Scholarship – Ryan Roberts, Laurentian University Dr. David Robertson Scholarship – Kayla Soini, Laurentian University; Daniel Stasola, University of Manitoba Scotiabank Scholarship – Kayla Soini, Laurentian University Stantec Scholarship – Jeremy Lapointe, École Polytechnique de Montréal Stantec/McIntosh Technical Program – Laurel Acacia, University of British Columbia; Elaine Guay, CEGEP de l’Abitibi Temiscamingue Stantec/McIntosh Degree Program – Jacob Bilous, Queen’s Univesity; Cole McIvor, BCIT; Charles Meadows, Queen’s University; Jasmine-Sophie Papineau de Montigny, École Polytechnique de Montréal; Isabella Semadeni, Queen’s University; Jacob Yarrow, Queen’s University Taking Flight Scholarship – Jacob Madore, Laurentian University; Sidney Mamakwa, Queens University; Savannah Shem, Centre d’études Chibougamou

Educational Workshops and Activities

Nunavik mining workshop during Mining Week Workshops, Kuujjuaq Educational packages, including mineral match panels - as well as their corresponding mineral cards - were provided to 14 schools, for use by educators and animators for events with students and members of the general public

Activities

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scholarships awarded, totalling $76,000, which includes 2nd and 3rd installments of the Stantec Scholarship lectures supported via the Distinguished Lecturer program at Branches, Societies and Student Chapters Canada-wide

2,800

decks of playing cards distributed to students and members of the general public

20,400

mineral cards distributed to students and members of the general public at special events

Board Members

President Daniel Gagnon, FCIM, Met-Chem, DRA Executive Committee Kenny Cheong, Glencore; Dean Journeaux, FCIM, Journeaux International Trustees Edward Beswick, J.E. Beswick and Associates; Jo-Anne Boucher, Retired; Garth Kirkham, FCIM, Kirkham Geosystems Ltd.; Jan Nesset, FCIM, Nessetech Consulting Services; Christian West, Torrox International Ltd.