Relationships and partnerships

Cameco seeks and promotes collaborative, respectful relationships with organizations and groups that have an interest in or are impacted by our operations, including community liaison groups, industry associations and registered charities. The following are a few examples of the organizations we work with or belong to as members:

Community liaison groups

Athabasca Working Group

The Athabasca Working Group (AWG) is a uranium industry/community liaison group made up of Cameco, AREVA and representatives of seven Athabasca communities in northern Saskatchewan. The group is responsible for overseeing activities related to an impact management agreement that was signed in 1999.

The AWG meets quarterly to discuss business and workforce development initiatives and Cameco and AREVA's ongoing operations in the area. It also directs the Athabasca environmental monitoring program.

Environmental Quality Committee

The northern Saskatchewan Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) was formed in 1995 to act as a bridge between communities, government and uranium mining companies, with a shared goal of ensuring uranium development in northern Saskatchewan considers the needs, concerns, and aspirations of those most directly affected by it. The group includes three EQC subcommittees that represent 30 communities across northern Saskatchewan. Community representatives are nominated by their communities.

Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation (WDLAC)

WDLAC is a corporation holding the native title rights and interests of the Martu people of the Central Western Desert region in Western Australia. WDLAC engages in projects that support the cultural, social and economic rights of present and future generations of Martu, including holding educational workshops related to mining exploration and development issues.

Industry organizations

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

The Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business (CCAB) promotes the full involvement of aboriginal people in Canada's economy by building bridges between corporate Canada and aboriginal communities. PAR recognizes performance in the areas of aboriginal employment, business development, individual capacity and community relations.

Cameco has been awarded the CCAB's Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) gold level distinction three times since 2001.

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC)

An association of mining and mineral processing companies focused on supporting and advancing responsible industry development and growth. The Association places a high priority on corporate social responsibility and addresses issues surrounding sustainability and governance throughout its Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative.

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)

The PDAC exists to protect and promote the interests of the Canadian mineral exploration sector and to ensure a robust mining industry in Canada. PDAC encourages the highest standards of technical, environmental, safety and social practices in Canada and internationally.

The Saskatchewan Mining Association

An association of mining and mineral processing companies operating in Saskatchewan, focused on encouraging safe, responsible development of the province's mineral resources.

Community support organizations

Habitat for Humanity

A non-profit organization that works to provide affordable housing for low-income families who could not otherwise afford a home, through partnerships, donations and volunteer labour.

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

A US-based community service organization dedicated to nurturing the growth and leadership potential of youth and supporting local communities. The FFA encourages wise management of the economic, environmental and human resources of communities.

The United Way

A non-profit organization that works to improve lives and build community by funding social services organizations and the voluntary sector in communities across Canada and the US. In 2011, Cameco's Canadian and US operations raised over $1.2 million dollars for the United Way through their Employee Giving Campaign.