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.

Community Liaison Groups

Athabasca Working Group (AWG)

The 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 (EQC)

The northern Saskatchewan 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.

Port Hope Community Liaison Forum

Cameco created community liaison forums in 2006 to share information and provide an opportunity where people can raise concerns and engage in dialogue about our operations and related issues. Cameco also produces a newsletter summarizing the information provided at each forum, as well as other information. Copies of the newsletter are mailed to every address in the Municipality of Port Hope.

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 (CCAB)

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

The 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.

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 (SMA)

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

Cameco has donated over $24 million dollars to various organizations and community groups in the areas where we operate since 2009. Read more about some of the investments we made in 2013.

Through our community investment program, we focus on the following areas for investments:

• youth
• education and literacy
• health and wellness
• community development

While Cameco invests in a wide range of deserving programs and organizations, the following organizations help exemplify the goals of our community investment program.

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. Since 2004, Cameco’s Canadian and US operations have raised over $7.9 million dollars for the United Way through their Employee Giving Campaign.

Scientists in Schools

In 2008, Cameco provided founding sponsorship to Scientist in Schools to launch their program in Northumberland County and across the Kawartha Lakes Region. In total, Cameco has committed nearly $650,000 to the program. Scientists in School is a non-profit organization dedicated to spark children’s love of science through hands-on classroom activities where children from Kindergarten through Grade 8 are exposed to the wonders of chemistry, engineering, biology and other scientific endeavors under the guidance of real science role models from their communities. The workshops reach approximately 1,000 classrooms and more than 27,000 students each year. Their impact is extended further through participation in school science nights, community group meetings and other outreach programs in the community, including Cameco’s Port Hope Fall Fair exhibit.

Cameco Touchdown for Dreams

Cameco Touchdown for Dreams is a three-year partnership between Cameco, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. Launched in May 2012, this program aims to raise more than $250,000 in three years through an annual spring gala and by selling pink Rider merchandise. Proceeds help grant the wishes of women living with cancer and fund a mobile unit that travels through northern Saskatchewan to promote healthy lifestyles and screen for cancer.

Breakfast for Learning (BFL)

Breakfast for Learning is a national charity that empowers communities across Canada to start and sustain much-needed breakfast, lunch and snack programs in order to enhance learning and the healthy development of children and youth. Since 2009, Cameco has partnered with them to fund BFL programs in communities in northern Saskatchewan and has donated over $150,000 towards the BFL program over the past five years.

Cameco Capitol Arts Centre

Cameco has donated $650,000 to the classic, atmospheric, fine arts theatre to both help retire its mortgage and sponsor the Port Hope Festival Theatre series for 17 seasons. The series presents professional theatre on stage at the Capitol Theatre in historic downtown Port Hope and has proven to be an economic driver to Port Hope’s many businesses. The summer series brings in more than 25,000 patrons to the theatre each season boosting tourism activity that generates many local economic benefits.

Team for Dreams

Cameco Teams for Dreams is a three-year partnership between Cameco Resources, University of Wyoming sports teams and the American Cancer Society. It’s modeled after the successful Cameco Touchdown for Dreams in Saskatchewan. The program will sell merchandise at a University of Wyoming Cowboys football game and at UW men’s and women’s basketball games to help support fulfilling dreams. A gala fundraising event will support the Cancer Society’s efforts to double colo-rectal screening in the state.