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CMEB Marlene Mackinnon Sciences Award

To honor the legacy and lasting contributions of our late colleague, the Cree Mineral Exploration Board decide to name its Secondary 5 Sciences Award the CMEB Marlene Mackinnon Sciences Award. Marlene Mackinnon was a dedicated geologist whose passion for science, commitment to excellence, and generosity in sharing knowledge deeply inspired students, colleagues, and communities alike. By associating her name

with this award, CMEB recognizes her meaningful impact on science education and her unwavering support for youth pursuing studies in the sciences. This award will serve as a lasting tribute to Marlene’s memory and as an encouragement to future generations to follow in her footsteps with curiosity, integrity, and dedication.

CMEB Marlene Mackinnon Sciences Award

To honor the legacy and lasting contributions of our late colleague, the Cree Mineral Exploration Board decide to name its Secondary 5 Sciences Award the CMEB Marlene Mackinnon Sciences Award. Marlene Mackinnon was a dedicated geologist whose passion for science, commitment to excellence, and generosity in sharing knowledge deeply inspired students, colleagues, and communities alike. By associating her name

Marlene Mackinnon

with this award, CMEB recognizes her meaningful impact on science education and her unwavering support for youth pursuing studies in the sciences. This award will serve as a lasting tribute to Marlene’s memory and as an encouragement to future generations to follow in her footsteps with curiosity, integrity, and dedication.

Marlene Mackinnon

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PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY IN EEYOU ISTCHEE

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Current geotrapline maps and activity reports are available

Discover information about each of the 10 Cree communites in Eeyou Istchee, including where specific traplines are located as well as the different types of geology of each region. Also see whta we have been up to in our current and previous activity reports

Forms & contests

Rock Competition

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Prospector License Form

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Evaluation Guide for Prospectors

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Application Form for Prospectors

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Providing Opportunity

in Eeyou Istchee

The Cree Mineral Exploration Board works very closely with the Cree Human Resources Development (CHRD) to develop training and job assistance initiatives for the benefit of the Cree.

Prospector 1

Jonas Sheshamush

Jonas spends most of the year on his traplines

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Prospector 2

William Fireman

A Tallyman also trained by CMEB

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Prospector 3

Henry Salt

A Cree icon in the domain of mining

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Prospector 4

Gordon Blackned

A great friend and lover of the land

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Prospector 5

Alfred Gilpin

A great prospector and a team player

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Prospector 6

Frederick Whiskeychan

Trained by CMEB, Freddy is a smart and educated prospector

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