Aboriginal Affairs

Aboriginal Affairs
The PDAC Aboriginal Affairs committee was formed in 2004 to advise the PDAC Board on ways in which the PDAC can actively promote greater understanding and co-operation between Aboriginal communities and the mineral industry in Canada. More. 

Leadership in Aboriginal Affairs

Leadership In Aboriginal Affairs

From our Memorandum of Understanding with the Assembly of First Nations to the rapid growth of our Aboriginal Program, the PDAC continues to promote strong working relationships between industry and Aboriginal communities. Read more >>>

Skookum Jim Award

PDAC annual award for Aboriginal achievement – Skookum Jim Award

This award, first presented in March 2008, recognizes Aboriginal achievements in the mineral industry.

Aboriginal Youth Outreach Program

Mining Matters Aboriginal Youth Outreach Program 

Focusing on excellence in Aboriginal Youth Outreach with a commitment to education and community partnerships. More. 

e3Plus: A Framework

e3 Plus: A Framework for Responsible Exploration 

The PDAC launched e3 Plus – A Framework for Responsible Exploration in order to help exploration companies improve their social, environmental and health and safety performance and to integrate these aspects in to their exploration programs. More

PDAC Convention

Aboriginal Program at the PDAC Convention


The PDAC Convention offers an excellent opportunity to bring aboriginal people together with the exploration and mining sector.

Mining Industry Human Resources

Mining Industry Human Resources Guide for Aboriginal Communities 

Within the next 10 years, 40% of the workers in the mining industry will reach retirement age, resulting in a worker deficit of approximately 5,800 per year. More.

Map Project

Map Project: Aboriginal Communities, Exploration and Mining 

The PDAC commissioned a series of maps to illustrate the proximity of the top 100 exploration sites and principal producing mines to Aboriginal communities in Canada’s Western, Northern and Eastern regions. More