COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT (CBA) RATIFICATION PROCESS FOR THE MARATHON GENPGM PROJECT
IMPORTANT DATES
November 5 to 12 - Online Ratification Voting Live
Community Benefits Agreement Presentation for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Members in Thunder Bay October 30th, 6:00 - 9:00pm Valhalla Hotel & Conference Center Community Benefits Agreement Presentation for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg members in community November 1, 2, & 3, 6:00 - 8:00pm Biigtigong Community Hall
November 12 - In-person Community Ratification Vote in Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Environmental Monitoring and Protection Employment & Training Opportunities Support of the Project Financial Participation for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg The Community Benefits Agreement is the result of years of negotiation with Stillwater Canada Inc. and its successor Generation PGM Inc. and includes extensive environmental protections and community benefits in the following areas: Chief and Council have provided direction that the Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) that has been negotiated with Generation PGM for the Marathon Palladium Mine can be taken to BN membership for consideration through a ratification vote process involving meetings and online voting.
Online Voting Opens November 5th
CCT to present on Crown Accommodations November 8th, 6:00-8:00 pm Biigtigong Community Hall Community Benefits Agreement Presentation for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Members in Sault Ste. Marie November 10th, 6:00 - 9:00pm Quattro Hotel and Conference Centre Community Ratification Vote (In Person) November 12th, 9:00 - 5:00pm Biigtigong Community Hall
Business & Contracting Opportunities Closure provisions to protect Biigtig Zibii
OneFeather Biigitgong Nishnaabeg has contracted One Feather for the Ratification Vote. This vote will be held both digitally and in person (paper ballots). For members wanting to register for on-line voting, please visit https://www.onefeather.ca/
Please see postings on Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Sustainable Development's Facebook page and at picriver.com/CBA-ratification/ for more information on each session
Please contact Britany Moses if you have any questions: brittany.moses@picriver.com or 807 229 8900 EXT 220 *Please note you must be a registered Biigtigong Nishnaabeg member, over the age of 18 to attend sessions & vote. A piece of photo identification will be required upon entry to sessions. A copy of the Community Benefits Agreement will be made available for supervised viewing by prearrangement with Kim McWatch during the November 5 to November 12 voting period. kim.starr@picriver.com or 807 229 1749
Assistance with Online Voting & Registration
We will have a computer set up at the Sustainable Development building for any community members who need assistance with online registration. Please Contact Suzanne Moses to set up a time to come in: sdadmin@picriver.com or 807-229-8900 EXT 223
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The Biigtigong Current
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