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Corporate Social Initiatives Report Points Athabasca Corporate Social Initiatives Report Building Capacity Vision To be the premier Aboriginal contracting company, proudly building capacity and regional prosperity. CORPORATE SOCIAL INITIATIVES REPORT Points Athabasca Developed 2012 by Blairmore Media Introduction Welcome to Points Athabasca’s first Corporate Social Initiatives Report. The purpose of this report is to inform our stakeholders of the actions we have taken towards corporate social responsibility. CORPORATE SOCIAL INITIATIVES REPORT Points Athabasca Developed 2012 by Blairmore Media Points Athabasca Corporate Social Initiatives Report Partners in Business FOND-DU-LAC BLACK LAKE HATCHET LAKE STONY RAPIDS WOLLASTON LAKE URANIUM CITY CAMSELL PORTAGE PAGC AURORA COMMUNICATIONS LTD. NORTHLANDS COLLEGE Points Athabasca Corporate Social Initiatives Report Who We Are and What We Do Installing a converter at the Key Lake acid plant About Us Points Athabasca is an industry- company committed to building experienced management team, leading contracting firm that and investing in successful and a strong balance sheet, the produces quality and safe businesses. Athabasca Basin company is well positioned to work while delivering an Development is owned by the continue to acquire, build and Aboriginal workforce. The seven communities in Northern grow successful businesses. innovative framework of Points Saskatchewan’s Athabasca area. Athabasca is unparalleled in the These communities are largely 125 industry. Operating throughout Dene First Nations communities Saskatchewan with targeted and include Fond du Lac, Stony 100 expansion planned for Western Rapids, Black Lake, Hatchet Lake, Canada, Points Athabasca is Wollaston Lake, Camsell Portage supported not only by its skilled and Uranium City. Since being 75 workforce and management team, established in 2002, Athabasca but also by the strength of its Basin Development has grown owners. to include complete or partial 50 ownership in numerous companies 75 percent of Points Athabasca providing a wide range of services. is owned by Athabasca Basin With a strong focus on wealth 25 Development, an investment creation and reinvestment, an Points Athabasca Employment 2010 2011 Points Athabasca Corporate Social Initiatives Report Celebrating the Success of Students Racheal Tsanne–ABDLP, Ed Jozic–Pronto Airways and Glen Strong–Points Athabasca award a flight to Melvin Lidguerre Points Athabasca – Commitment to the Community Points Athabasca aims to see the Athabasca community prosper by promoting better living through education, productivity and success. This section outlines the initiatives and contributions that have been established. Northern Spirits participants performing for the crowd Tristen Durocher of Northern Spirits Inspiring Students Students are Athabasca’s future Points Athabasca has also been workforce and leaders. Our efforts involved with student events such In 2011, Points Athabasca helped aim to foster students’ success as “The Future is Yours” Career sponsor an industry dinner by heightening their awareness Fair, held in Saskatoon. Points and mentorship program for of their own capabilities, and to Athabasca has a booth at the fair SIAST Kelsey in Saskatoon. This provide encouragement to help and sees hundreds of students $2,500 donation was awarded them realize their goals. come through, many of whom as a scholarship to one student. are from the Athabasca region. Donated time and funds are also In November 2009, Points In partnership with Northlands put towards “Get Kinected”, an Athabasca held a dinner in Prince College and Northern Career event organized several times Albert for 29 Athabasca students Quest, Points Athabasca had safety throughout the year in Prince in post secondary education. The training at Points North for 34 Albert for Athabasca Basin students goal of this event was to encourage Athabasca students. The training attending classes in Saskatoon students to continue their covered First Aid, CPR, Fall Arrest and Prince Albert. At these education, and know that Points and WHMIS. events, students come together Athabasca is there to offer support. to network, eat, socialize and take The ABDLP group of companies The company also sponsors other part in group activities. They also was showcased at this event and student-focused events, such as have a chance to win door prizes or the students were educated about dinner at the Saskatchewan Indian even a flight home. career opportunities within these Institute of Technology conference companies. in Saskatoon, and student appreciation nights in Prince Albert and Saskatoon. Points Athabasca Corporate Social Initiatives Report Helping Make Great Things Happen Points Athabasca’s Brad Darbyshire and Glen Strong give donation to Cheryl Kimbley of Northern Spirits Supporting the Cause Points Athabasca recognizes materials and took part in the the importance of fundraisers build, along with many laborious that support not only the hours put in by members of the community, but also initiatives community. Points Athabasca related to health, education and coordinated the arena pour, environmental issues. supplying the equipment and professional expertise needed to Points Athabasca has been a complete the slab floor. The rink long-time supporter of Northern was successfully completed in Spirits, a music, arts and 2007. personal development program Moving concrete for the Wollaston Arena pour for northern youth. Northern A few initiatives Points Athabasca Spirits holds workshops for is proud to sponsor: youth to develop their skills • Relay for Life: team sent to and learn different art forms, Prince Albert to participate “A couple of years ago, Northern such as playing an instrument, • Keepers of the Water: Spirits was in danger of not painting and drawing, set conference for the protection continuing due to lack of funding. design, or even learning to be of the environment in the Points Athabasca helped change an emcee. Special guest mentors Arctic Drainage Basin our future. put on performances, and the • John Arcand Fiddle Fest: a youth are given the opportunity four-day multicultural music “Northern Spirits brings youth to participate in ‘open Stage’ festival together to open up their world nights. In 2011, Points Athabasca • Gold Metal Plates: raising to the many opportunities in the became the primary sponsor of money for Canadian Olympics Arts. We send them home with this program, donating $120,000 • Marian Conference: women’s possibilities and hopefully a for its continued success over healing conference renewed belief in their abilities. the next three years. The event • Northern Sport, Culture and is now referred to as the Points Recreation District “I want to take this time to thank Athabasca Northern Spirits. • Children’s Wish Foundation Points Athabasca for taking on • Saskatchewan Children’s this challenge with us. Our When the opportunity arose to Hospital Foundation youth are worth the effort!” construct a concrete floor for the ice rink at Wollaston Lake, Cheryl Kimbley, Points Athabasca was eager to Northern Spirits help. Cameco and AREVA donated Points Athabasca Corporate Social Initiatives Report Points Athabasca Corporate Social Initiatives Report Building a Better Work Environment Points Athabasca crew at Key Lake Points Athabasca – Commitment to the Workforce Points Athabasca, in partnership It is Points Athabasca’s mission Points Athabasca will continue with ABDLP, has embraced the to: supply a skilled workforce for to honour this responsibility slogan, “Building Capacity”. In construction, support services, and mission, while at the same doing so, commitment has been management and maintenance time providing a fulfilling work established to continue the with a commitment to develop environment for its employees. development of the Athabasca capacity in local and impacted workforce. areas. Recognizing Work Efforts Points Athabasca feels that hard 34 Points Athabasca employees work should be rewarded, and and trainees, and an article of for employees to know their the event was published in the achievements are appreciated. Opportunity North. At Fond-du-Lac First Nations Each year, Points Athabasca holds in November 2009, 14 Points an annual Industry Appreciation Athabasca employees were Night where clients, stakeholders recognized for their work during and employees come together in a Cameco tour attended by Points celebration. The night includes Athabasca Board members. In entertainment, artwork, and a networking opportunity with December 2009, Points Athabasca clients and associates. The event organized and funded the also serves to highlight Athabasca Wollaston Lake Road Appreciation talent such as Leonard Adam and Supper in honour of the Sons, Amanda and Allison Strong, employees who worked on that and the talents of Athabasca and road. Ministry of Highways and other northern artists. Money Infrastructure, Cameco, Northern raised is donated to Points Career Quest, Prince Albert Athabasca Northern Spirits. Grand Council and ABDLP also attended. Equipment Operator Devin Darbyshire driving stakes at certificates were handed out to Wollaston Lake road Points Athabasca Corporate Social Initiatives Report Training for Tomorrow Performing necessary inspections at the Key Lake acid plant Success Stories Nathan Lidguerre Nathan Lidguerre knew from at Northlands College in La Ronge, trade and to stay involved. We were the start he wanted a career in he jumped at the opportunity. He proud to have such
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