Mineral Exploration is the official publication of the Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia.
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2014 roundup preview Special Programs AME BC's The Gathering Place – Where Aboriginal and Industry Leaders Meet Monday, January 27 – Thursday, January 30 Hear success stories from Aboriginal and industry leaders about their journeys to reach mutually beneficial agreements that have facilitated mineral exploration and mine development. First Nations leaders and mining company representatives will share their unique approaches to developing working relationships. There will also be an opportunity to connect with First Nations community representatives and Aboriginal businesses that provide services and supplies to assist in the mineral exploration and development process. The Gathering Place is a comfortable setting to meet, share stories and learn new and creative approaches to engagement and relationship building. Special Forums Attendance by invitation only AME BC Policy Forum Monday, January 27 AME BC's fifth annual Policy Forum will present a venue for rep- resentatives of B.C.'s mineral exploration and development sector to discuss opportunities and challenges facing the industry. Discussion is focused on priority areas as identified in AME BC's Strategic Plan and Objectives 2013-2017 as well as policy issues. MineralsEd Programs at Roundup Monday, January 27, Tuesday, January 28 and Thursday, January 30 Celebrating 11 years of special educational programs at Roundup In co-operation with AME BC, MineralsEd hosts students and teachers in special educational programs during Roundup. High school students from Lower Mainland schools attend on Monday for a career-focused day. Guest speakers representing a cross-section of industry careers share their personal backgrounds and career stories. Post-secondary students also share information about their related educational programs and experiences, and serve as guides to help these guests explore the Trade Show to observe the many specialty fields and the breadth of careers in our sector. Around 120 elementary student delegates attend Roundup on Tuesday. These young people work on earth sciences or mining units in class during the preceding fall and display their school projects throughout the week at the MineralsEd booth in the foyer and on the mezzanine level. Students listen to exploration geologists speak about their exciting work; view rock, mineral and fossil collections; try to stump a real geologist with one of their own special rocks; learn how geologists explore for diamonds; pan for gold; and explore the Trade Show to learn from exhibitors about the work they do and the roles they play in mineral exploration and mining. Teachers are invited to participate in MineralsEd's professional development program on Thursday. Guest speakers present talks on geoscience, mineral exploration and mining, and share insights and relevant information to enhance teachers' units in science, social studies and career education at all grade levels. MineralsEd's mission is to support B.C. teachers and their students with relevant, comprehensive earth science and mining educational resources and learning opportunities. To learn more about MineralsEd and all its resources and initiatives, visit www.mineralsed.ca. 74 p40-77_roundup.indd 74 w i n t e r 2 013 13-11-27 10:10 am