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Tahltan Nation

Galore Creek signed a Participation Agreement with Tahltan in 2006 which we continue to implement today. Our regular technical working sessions ensure alignment, and that Tahltan is heard, informed, and involved through all phases of Project development.

Galore Creek is committed to providing lasting benefits to communities. We actively invest in education and training for Tahltan students, and cultural and language programs for youth.

View our GCMC-Tahltan Bursaries program here.

Community Engagement

We strive to develop and maintain open, honest and respectful relationships with the communities in which we operate.

As Galore Creek completes our Prefeasibility Study, we are working to expand our engagement with a broader range of communities. If you are a land user, local community member, or would like to learn more about the Galore Creek Project, we want to hear from you. 

Supporting Communities By Supporting Local Businesses

Local and northern businesses have a long history of supporting the development of the Galore Creek Project, including Tahltan businesses. Supporting local businesses aligns us with our objectives of supporting the communities in the vicinity of the Project and its larger operational area. Some of our partners and suppliers include:

We Want To Hear From You

Galore Creek is committed to ongoing engagement with all interested and affected parties. We want to hear from you. Please contact us to request information, submit feedback, or report a grievance or a concern related to the Galore Creek Project.
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Tahltan Education Bursaries

Galore Creek is proud to support Tahltan students of all ages in their career training and educational goals. The Galore Creek – Tahltan Bursary Program was established in 2006 by the signing of the Participation Agreement, and in its 19 years has awarded a total of $330,000 to Tahltan members through 210 individual awards. In addition to the Galore Creek – Tahltan Bursary Program, in 2021 Galore Creek established the Ann M Ball Bursary in honour of Ann’s long-standing commitment to the Project, the mining industry and Tahltan Nation. The application form opens in late August, and successful bursary recipients are announced October 18th, Tahltan Day.

Application Information

Galore Creek Annual Bursaries

Tahltan-GCMC Bursary Program

Eight bursaries are available to Tahltan students enrolled in university degree or college diploma programs. The available bursaries include:

2 x $2,500
2 x $2,000
4 x $1,000

Seven $1000 bursaries are available to Tahltan students enrolled in trades, post-secondary certificate courses, or Dogwood Diplomas.

Ann M Ball Bursary Program

There is one award of $5000 available for an active or emerging Tahltan leader enrolled in post-secondary education.

Eligibility

The Tahltan-GCMC Bursary Program awards funding to Tahltan students enrolled in certificate, diploma, degree, or trades programs.

The Ann M Ball Bursary Program awards funding to a Tahltan student enrolled in certificate, diploma, degree, or trades programs who is also an emerging or active leader within their community.

Students can apply to both the Tahltan-GCMC Bursary and the Ann M Ball Bursary. If a student is successful under both bursary programs, only the higher value bursary will be awarded.

Application Evaluation

Bursary applications are reviewed by a Scoring Committee composed of Galore Creek employees, industry representatives, and Tahltan partners. Personal statements and evaluations submitted by applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • – Personal Summary of Leadership Goals or Experience (Ann M Ball) / Career Goals (Tahltan-GCMC)
  • – Educational Program
  • – Personal Summary of Community Involvement
  • – Personal Evaluation of Financial Need
  • – Proof of Tahltan Membership
  • – Proof of Post-Secondary Enrollment

Important Dates

GCMC is no longer accepting applications for 2025. Results will be announced on Tahltan Day!

Ann M Ball Bursary Application

GCMC is no longer accepting applications for 2025. Results will be announced on Tahltan Day!

GCMC – Tahltan Bursary Awards Application

GCMC is no longer accepting applications for 2025. Results will be announced on Tahltan Day!

Congratulations to the 2024 Bursary Recipients

Since the signing of the Participation Agreement in 2006, Galore Creek has provided bursaries to advance the education goals of Tahltan Nation, and announces the successful recipients on October 18th, Tahltan Day. With the addition of the Ann M Ball bursary in 2021, in 2024 GCMC awarded a total of $25,000 across 16 bursaries to support Tahltan students.

Between our two bursary programs, we received over 60 applications in 2024. It is always inspiring to see the range of interests and ambitions expressed through the applications that represent the Tahltan community.

We congratulate the following Tahltan students on receiving bursary awards from GCMC and wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

Congratulations to all the 2024 Galore Creek Bursary Recipients: