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Mining engineers tackle complex projects

Mining

Page 40

For thousands of years, man has mined the earth for its riches.

Today's mining operations, from huge strip mines involving the

excavation of millions of tonnes of earth to shafts dug kilometres down,

are located in all parts of the globe. Engineers who work to discover,

evaluate, recover and process mineral deposits are called mining

engineers.

The mining engineer develops and applies methods of finding and

recovering metals, minerals and ores from under the earth or the ocean

Mining engineers tackle complex projects

Mining

Page 40

For thousands of years, man has mined the earth for its riches.

Today's mining operations, from huge strip mines involving the

excavation of millions of tonnes of earth to shafts dug kilometres down,

are located in all parts of the globe. Engineers who work to discover,

evaluate, recover and process mineral deposits are called mining

engineers.

The mining engineer develops and applies methods of finding and

recovering metals, minerals and ores from under the earth or the ocean

Cheslatta reject Huckleberry Mine

Mining

Page 40

A B.C. ministerial decision to allow the Huckleberry open-pit copper

mine planned for Cheslatta traditional territory, 86 km south of

Houston, B.C., is being challenged by the chief and council of the

Cheslatta Nation. It had been under review since May, 1995, but was

given the go-ahead in December under the province's Environmental

Assessment Act, and more recently by the federal government.

Chief Marvin Charlie vowed to continue to fight the proposed mine, and

Cheslatta reject Huckleberry Mine

Mining

Page 40

A B.C. ministerial decision to allow the Huckleberry open-pit copper

mine planned for Cheslatta traditional territory, 86 km south of

Houston, B.C., is being challenged by the chief and council of the

Cheslatta Nation. It had been under review since May, 1995, but was

given the go-ahead in December under the province's Environmental

Assessment Act, and more recently by the federal government.

Chief Marvin Charlie vowed to continue to fight the proposed mine, and

Cheslatta reject Huckleberry Mine

Mining

Page 40

A B.C. ministerial decision to allow the Huckleberry open-pit copper

mine planned for Cheslatta traditional territory, 86 km south of

Houston, B.C., is being challenged by the chief and council of the

Cheslatta Nation. It had been under review since May, 1995, but was

given the go-ahead in December under the province's Environmental

Assessment Act, and more recently by the federal government.

Chief Marvin Charlie vowed to continue to fight the proposed mine, and

First Nations schools go international

Page 39

Students at Canada's 400 First Nations schools are gearing up for a

wild ride on the information superhighway next school year.

When September rolls around, they'll have 24-hour access to a whole new

world of learning. They'll be able to consult the world's leading

experts on everything from aerospace engineering to zoology, or ask an

American astronaut what it's like to float around in zero-gravity. They

can share their experiences as First Nations students with other

First Nations schools go international

Page 39

Students at Canada's 400 First Nations schools are gearing up for a

wild ride on the information superhighway next school year.

When September rolls around, they'll have 24-hour access to a whole new

world of learning. They'll be able to consult the world's leading

experts on everything from aerospace engineering to zoology, or ask an

American astronaut what it's like to float around in zero-gravity. They

can share their experiences as First Nations students with other

First Nations schools go international

Page 39

Students at Canada's 400 First Nations schools are gearing up for a

wild ride on the information superhighway next school year.

When September rolls around, they'll have 24-hour access to a whole new

world of learning. They'll be able to consult the world's leading

experts on everything from aerospace engineering to zoology, or ask an

American astronaut what it's like to float around in zero-gravity. They

can share their experiences as First Nations students with other

Windspeaker goes on-line

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At the start of May, the Aboriginal Multi Media Society of Alberta, which publishes Windspeaker, Canada's National Aboriginal News Publication, will have developed its own presence on the Internet. Computer users will be able to review selections from recent copies of

the newspaper through the AMMSA web site; submit articles, letters or comments via e-mail; make subscription inquiries and get payment

information; find out about upcoming events and special issues; and get

access to other AMMSA departments.

Windspeaker goes on-line

Page 39

At the start of May, the Aboriginal Multi Media Society of Alberta, which publishes Windspeaker, Canada's National Aboriginal News Publication, will have developed its own presence on the Internet. Computer users will be able to review selections from recent copies of

the newspaper through the AMMSA web site; submit articles, letters or comments via e-mail; make subscription inquiries and get payment

information; find out about upcoming events and special issues; and get

access to other AMMSA departments.