Together Together We Grow We Grow

Together Together We Grow We Grow

Together Together Together We Grow We Grow We Grow

SPRING 2016

PotashCorp l Aboriginal partnerships

Recognizing Our Roots: STC and PotashCorp Part of Wanuskewin Renewal

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• Milton Greyeyes: Team Player

• Super Saturday Opens Doors ABORIGINAL PARTNERSHIPS 02

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NAME:  Milton Greyeyes Muskeg Lake Nation

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Commerce, St. Mary’s University (Halifax, NS)

POSITION: Coordinator, Supplier Diversity and Inclusion, PotashCorp

Milton Greyeyes is spending one year as part of PotashCorp’s team Seeing Is Believing Greyeyes gains new perspective on partnership

Stepping into a classroom in an inner-city partnership between STC and to play hockey at Notre Dame (in Wilcox), school, Milton Greyeyes could sense the PotashCorp is about more than then shifted to football and spent his excitement. As chair of the “The Future economic development; it’s about junior career with the Edmonton Wildcats. Is Yours” career fair, it was a chance to changing lives and inspiring people to He played university football in Halifax see how the job expo could inspire pursue their dreams. for the St. Mary’s Huskies and earned a young students. It is strong motivation as he tackles a commerce degree in marketing – an The event, which is organized by new role at PotashCorp, working on education that proved valuable when Tribal Council and sponsored procurement and supplier diversity. injuries put his football future in doubt. by PotashCorp, is Saskatoon’s largest He brings a deep understanding of Upon graduating, he returned home to career fair targeting Aboriginal youth. how valuable the partnership can be work for his band as a property manager On this day, Greyeyes was on hand to to STC, PotashCorp and to the Aboriginal at the urban reserve on Packham Avenue, deliver prizes to some students who had communities and students who benefit where he learned about customer service attended, including iPads for a couple of from it. and began to build a professional lucky participants. “I saw the impact of the programs we network. In 2014, he joined STC as a “Two of them completely lost it and have run through the partnership,” says Business Development Manager and started crying,” he remembers, with a Greyeyes. “The amount of youth that began working with Leanne Bellegarde, smile. “The career fair was a lot of work these programs affect is amazing. There PotashCorp’s Director of Diversity and but seeing their gratitude made it worth it, is life-changing stuff here.” Inclusion. Greyeyes demonstrated an interest in PotashCorp and Bellegarde just for that. First time I ever experienced Building a Career something like that.” recognized an opportunity to help Growing up on reserve at Muskeg Lake develop his skills. With the support of In that eye-opening moment, Greyeyes Cree Nation, Greyeyes’ early dreams STC, she proposed he join PotashCorp gained an understanding that the were tied to sports. He left in high school

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Greyeyes was a standout offensive lineman at St. Mary’s University

Human Resources and Administration. The Value of Role Models “He is well-educated and a hard worker. Greyeyes says his ability to fit in at “Working in the partnership With exposure to our systems, his PotashCorp’s corporate office is a gave me my first exposure capacity is going to grow and make him a product of having strong role models in to the culture of a big better employee for PotashCorp, STC or his life and career. any other employer.” “Paul Ledoux at Muskeg Lake Cree Nation corporation. I didn’t Benefiting STC really helped me when I first got into the realize until I got there how Chief Felix business world,” says Greyeyes. “My dad committed they are to the Thomas says that having Greyeyes work Lawrence and mom Selma instilled inside PotashCorp is an example of how dedication and hard work in us and my Aboriginal community …” the PotashCorp/ STC partnership is kohkum Freda Ahenakew was an contributing to a better future. inspiration. She rode to school on the “It will give Milt some experience in an same school bus as her 12 kids to get her for a one-year secondment that allows outside corporation, so he can learn best high school and eventually taught at him to learn the culture and expectations practices and bring them back here,” says university and authored many books and inside a global corporation. Chief Thomas. “It also gives someone an received the Order of .” As part of the arrangement, Greyeyes opportunity to back-fill his job (at STC) so And now, as Milt builds his own career, continues to work from the STC offices there are chances for many others. A lot he’s becoming a role model for the next one day a week – sharing his experiences of times secondments happen with older generation of students. and new skills with others. workers. It is nice to see young talent “Milton is the kind of young professional recognized and get the opportunity to we want to recruit,” says Lee Knafelc, grow and mature in other places.” PotashCorp’s Senior Vice President,

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An Idea That Floats… Super Saturday encourages students to think about their futures

Shouts of laughter and an occasional scream bounced off the challenge, the program offers young people the opportunity walls of the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre on Super Saturday, as to explore educational and career-related experiences in the many Saskatoon Tribal Council youth launched handmade fields of science and engineering, medicine, mathematics and cardboard box boats across the pool. fine arts. Building boats from cardboard, duct tape and plastic wrap is “Most jobs in our industry need a strong understanding of about more than understanding seaworthiness. It’s a way to science, math and engineering,” said Leanne Bellegarde, encourage creative thinking and an interest in skills that can help Director of Diversity and Inclusion for PotashCorp. “Super young people prepare for careers. Saturday encompasses all of those elements and then some. “This is a competitive day. The event is timed and the materials We want to open up young students’ minds to science and are limited so when it is time to build, the students are serious we also want them to think big and be inquisitive. Projects like and focused. The most prepared groups have an upper hand the cardboard box boat challenge make them think design and with plans and steps in place to create their boat but ingenuity is application – and most importantly how to stay afloat.” critical as things don’t always work out like they do on paper,” Other Super Saturday activities include a science fair, a said Valerie Harper, Director of Education for the tribal council. culinary boot camp and lots of career preparation. It also “Students are skeptical of their engineering skills once they includes field trips to the University of to explore approach the water and the prospect of sinking becomes real, the inner workings of the Canadian Light Source Synchrotron, but the moment their boat supports their weight there is a sense tours through the Paleontology Department and hands-on of pride in their innovation.” science camps and engineering challenges like the cardboard Super Saturday has been an institution with the Saskatoon Tribal box boat races. Council for years. In addition to the cardboard box boat

The cardboard box boat challenge tests students’ ingenuity

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750 students received backpacks filled with school supplies

Pencils, Erasers and a Chance to Learn Backpack program gives kids a fresh, fun start

With face painting, fire trucks and food, the White Buffalo Youth STC Chief Felix Thomas adds that the tribal council recognizes Lodge Back-to-School Carnival is always a fun event, but this many families in the core communities are living on limited year it included a special surprise: new backpacks filled with incomes and any help they can get to ensure their children are school supplies for 750 kids to start their school year. prepared for the new school year is much appreciated. PotashCorp supported the program to help families with the “When it’s back to school, the kids need these things to be expenses that come at the start of the school year. Demand was properly equipped,” says Thomas. “So, we wanted to make so strong that the initial 500 backpacks were quickly claimed sure that they do go back and that they have the same supplies and an additional 250 were delivered the following week to as everyone else.” ensure no one went to school empty-handed. Lisa Mooney, Senior Aboriginal Relations Specialist at PotashCorp, says the company believes it is important to inspire kids to achieve an education – and nothing is more exciting to a young learner than new school supplies! “With PotashCorp and our partnership with the Saskatoon Tribal Council, Aboriginal participation in the future is about closing the education gap,” she says. “Something as simple as a backpack full of school supplies really does empower young people and excite them about going to school. Having the right tools to do the job helps!”

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Recognizing Our Roots STC, PotashCorp help lead Wanuskewin renewal plan

“Wanuskewin has extraordinary cultural value that is relevant to all Canadians, and PotashCorp is committed to helping Wanuskewin build an internationally recognized centre that will be sustainable in the long-term,” says PotashCorp Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Wayne Brownlee. The multi-faceted project includes a facility expansion and plans to preserve the ecology and biodiversity of the site and expand the land base to meet UNESCO’s criteria. The highlight will be returning a small herd of Plains bison to their native prairie habitat. STC Tribal Chief Felix Thomas What do the ruins of Old Rome and the land and PotashCorp’s Wayne surrounding Wanuskewin Heritage Park have in “The bison are what drew Indigenous peoples to Brownlee want to help Wanuskewin for thousands of years,” says Chief Wanuskewin become a World common? Both are important sites in the Heritage Site evolution of civilization – and, in the years ahead, Thomas. “By understanding their story of near both may share a designation as UNESCO extinction, we are able to better understand the World Heritage Sites. stories of Canada’s Indigenous peoples. Bringing back the bison will be symbolic of the STC Tribal Chief Felix Thomas believes recognition of Indigenous cultures in Canada.” Wanuskewin belongs on this internationally recognized list, which includes 1,031 sites of The project is bringing together leadership historical or cultural importance. from , the City of Saskatoon, the Province of Saskatchewan as well as significant “This place is a part of our history and we need to corporate partners. teach our young people that,” says Thomas. “For thousands of years, our ancestors were drawn “As a result of a great deal of work and here. Telling that story will give our youth a collaboration, Wanuskewin has renewed its greater sense of pride.” original vision,” says Wanuskewin Board Chair, Candace Wasacase-Lafferty. “Our journey is just PotashCorp is a longtime supporter of beginning, but we are excited to embark in the Wanuskewin and has made significant process of applying to UNESCO for recognition commitments of time, expertise and money to as a World Heritage Site.” develop a renewal plan that can help the park earn its UNESCO designation. Aboriginal Voices Facebook Page The voices of First Nations and Métis people are being heard at PotashCorp – and now on Facebook. www.facebook.com/PotashCorpAboriginalVoices

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The Lifeblood of a Community Vampire Gala builds support for programs

Fracchia, President, PCS Potash. “The kitchen provides more than nutrition and cooking programs. It’s a meeting place that encourages healthy development and good relationships.” Gravelle says programming costs about $600,000 per year and funds raised from the Vampire Gala make a significant dent in that cost. “If we were able to cover our whole program costs of all areas – from youth leadership to recreation to family wellness to culture – we would be the be-all end-all. We would be able to provide the staffing and everything that’s needed. We don’t have that right now. But thanks to sponsors like PotashCorp we get closer everyday.” Only at the annual Vampire Gala can you find vampires, zombies and even the odd “Where’s Waldo” – all in one room to raise funds for STC’s “Home Fires Foundation” and White Buffalo Youth Lodge (WBYL). $79,000 raised by the 2015 Vampire Gala The annual Halloween-themed event, sponsored by PotashCorp, is an important fundraiser and introduces people to the WBYL’s programs. The Lodge provides a broad range of On the Move programming and services to support health and fitness, education and family and cultural development. “You can say how good our programs are, but until you actually come here and see the dynamics of the building and the staff, kids and youth that come, you don’t know,” says Heidi Gravelle, Director of WBYL. “So, it’s brought people through the door – people who would never come here for any other reason.” The exposure and money raised at the Gala is vital to maintaining programming, including the after-school program. “On a daily basis we service anywhere between 22 to 30 kids an evening,” says Gravelle. “So every kid that comes in gets a snack It may just be a 15-passenger van, but for the staff and visitors and a supper. That’s a meal that’s encompassing all the food to the White Buffalo Youth Lodge it’s a freedom machine. groups and its wholesome and nutritious and they get to sit “We have at least 70 kids a day here during the summer and down and eat as a family. It’s a huge part of a growing child’s life, we need to take them to events, field trips and to the pool,” to be able to experience that in a healthy manner.” said White Buffalo Youth Lodge Executive Director Heidi As a supporter of WBYL and the Gala, PotashCorp understands Gravelle. “With PotashCorp’s support, we’re able to take the importance of the Lodge to the community. kids on adventures they never would have been on if not for “The White Buffalo Youth Lodge plays a vital role in the lives of this sponsorship.” people in the core neighborhoods of Saskatoon,” said Mark

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Together Together Healthy Choices, Healthy Lives We Grow We Grow Nutrition program provides a foundation for life

Principal Erin Ernst learned how successful develop important life skills,” said Lee the Learn to Cook Nutrition Program was at Knafelc, Senior Vice President, Human the Nibwakawigamig Kinistin Education Resources and Administration for Centre on Kinistin Salteaux Nation through PotashCorp. “Our company is committed social media. to food security and improving the lives of “The students take the food they make home young people in our communities. You to their families and get to share the recipes,” could say this partnership is a recipe for says Ernst. “There were times I saw the success for everyone involved.” parents post on social media being The students learn about hygiene when L-R Miranda Greyeyes, Elora Machiskinic, Teeara Littlecrow, Principal Erin Ernst and Mira Nippi-Scott extremely proud of their children because of handling food, how to follow recipes and the food they made in their cooking class.” how to use kitchen appliances. The program and lookTogether forward to it every week. The students are part of the Healthy students also learn how to make healthy They were very eager to learn new skills and Choices Nutrition Program that is offered at choices for snacks and meals and build try new foods andWe participate Grow in the all seven of the Saskatoon Tribal Council’s teamwork skills by cooking in groups. cooking class. Small things like many of on-reserve elementary schools. Principal Ernst always knows when it is them had never tried mango before. These skills and experiences will benefit them for “Innovative programs like Healthy Choices Cooking Club day from the excitement of the rest of their lives.” promote nutrition and help students the students. “Our students love the Together We Grow The Next Wave of Community Leaders Atoske prepares teens for future careers

The challenges of leadership require training A total of 41 First Nations high school – and the PotashCorp-sponsored Atoske students participated in three camps: two program helps First Nations youth gain on-reserve and one in Saskatoon. The leadership skills and confidence by students received training in first aid and touching all four components of the CPR, Workplace Hazardous Materials medicine wheel – engaging the students Information Systems, National Coaching emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. Certification, financial literacy and principles “We’ll be operating in Saskatchewan for many of healthy child development. years to come and Atoske helps young “The leadership skills these youth are Atoske prepares students by building skills and self-confidence people develop skills that will be needed by learning will help them succeed in life,” said our future workforce,” said Leanne Bellegarde, STC Chief Felix Thomas. “Many of the In Cree, Atoske means “to work” PotashCorp’s Director of Diversity and students come from economically and the activities undertaken by the Inclusion. “But it does something bigger: it disadvantaged backgrounds and Atoske helps young people build self-confidence. captures the youth at a particularly youth give them the skills they need The change in the youth and the pride they vulnerable time, when peer pressure can to enter the labour market and exude at the graduation event is a testament be stifling.” be competitive. to the impact Atoske has in just 10 days.”