2014 Yukon Geoscience Forum

The 2014 Yukon Geoscience Forum served as the platform for the first-ever presentation of national survey data measuring Aboriginal Canadians' perceptions of the mining industry. This annual conference brings together geologists, mining professionals, government representatives, and Indigenous community leaders to discuss the latest developments in northern resource exploration and development. The presentation of PR Associates' survey results at this forum was particularly significant given the Yukon's substantial Indigenous population and active mining sector. The forum provides an ideal setting for meaningful dialogue between industry stakeholders and Indigenous communities, making it an appropriate venue for sharing research that could help bridge the perception gap identified in the study. Conference attendees would have included decision-makers from mining companies, government officials responsible for resource policy, and Indigenous leaders who could directly benefit from and act upon the survey findings to improve industry-community relationships in the region.