Community Panel

As part of our commitment to consultation with residents of Labrador, Aurora Energy created the Michelin Project Community Panel. The Panel gives community representatives from Labrador input into project planning and environmental work. Panel members represent a cross-section of coastal Labrador residents, including youth, elders, and volunteers, as well as those with expertise as hunters, fishers, business owners, health care workers, educators and in community development.

In November 2009, the Panel met with Aurora's team to discuss economic and employment benefits of the Michelin Project and Aurora's Traditional Knowledge survey
The first meeting of the Michelin Project Community Panel was held in November 2008 in Happy Valley-Goose Bay (above)
The Panel meeting in April 2009 in Makkovik saw Aurora's team and Panel members discussing tailings options for the Michelin Project

The Panel members are:

  • Chesley Andersen, VP Labrador Affairs, Aurora Energy (Panel Chair)
  • Josh Pamak, Nain
  • Norman Broomfield, Hopedale
  • Vacant, Makkovik
  • Amy Ford, Postville
  • Ernie McLean, North West River
  • Lloyd Mugford, Happy Valley - Goose Bay
  • Vacant, Postville (to be appointed by Postville’s Inuit Community Government)
  • Sarah Blake, Rigolet

The Innu Nation also has the opportunity to participate on the Panel. Aurora is working actively with leaders in Innu communities to identify two potential Panel members.

The Panel meets six times per year. Its first meeting was held in November 2008.

Overview - Michelin Project Community Panel
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