Online Portal: Mining Industry Human Resources Guide for Aboriginal Communities
The contents of this Guide are included in an online portal to facilitate access to the information via internet. The portal includes tools and checklists, information about careers in mining by phase and other resources including links to key organizations and training institutes.
www.aboriginalmining.ca

Mining Information Kit for Aboriginal Communities
A comprehensive guide on the mining sequence, this tool provides basic explanations of activities from early exploration through to mine closure, including regulatory processes, potential impacts and opportunities, and examples of successful Aboriginal community experiences and partnerships with the mining industry.
www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/mms-smm/abor-auto/min-min-eng.htm

Mining Information Video: Our Community… Our Future: Mining and Aboriginal Communities
A video explaining the mining sequence in six modules, from geological mapping and early exploration through to mine development to closure and site reclamation. Can be viewed in French, Ojibwa, Cree, Oji-Cree and English.
www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/mms-smm/abor-auto/min-min-eng.htm

Job Search Toolkit for Aboriginal Youth
This toolkit, produced by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) as part of its Youth Employment Strategy, is a resource for assisting youth in searching for and finding the right employment opportunities. Included is information on the basics of applying for a job, helpful tips for the first day of work and making a great impression, as well as exercises young people can do to gain insight into their individual personalities, skills and talents. It provides some practical information about employment opportunities in a variety of sectors including mining and is a good tool for young people wanting to enter the workforce. The toolkit can be accessed online at INAC's website.
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/edu/ep/ys/tk-eng.asp.

Explore for More 
This website, hosted by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council, provides extensive information on Careers, Training, Education, and Employers. It highlights information on the importance of mining to Canada. Resources include a Speaker's Bureau, a Speaker's Toolkit, Student-on-the-Job Board, Virtual MineMentor Program, self-assessment tools and a video library. Also of interest are profiles and testimonials of individuals employed in mining.
www.acareerinmining.ca

NRCAN - GEM : Geo-mapping for Energy and Minerals  

The Government of Canada is investing $100 million over five years (2008-2013) in its new Geo-mapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM) program to provide the geoscience information necessary to guide investment decisions leading to the discovery and development of new energy and mineral resources.  GEM will focus mainly on mapping the Arctic and will use modern geological methods and standards to identify the potential for energy and mineral resources. 
Click on the map to learn more about the GEM Project.

Aboriginal Canada Portal
The Aboriginal Canada Portal offers one stop access on the Internet to information for and about First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada. Over 19,000 links connect users to national, provincial and regional level information, from both government and non government sources. Through the Portal you'll find information on topics such as economic development, business, employment, culture, claims and treaties, Aboriginal associations, news, justice, communities and upcoming events.
www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca