Ontario Power Generation
Community Partnerships
Taking a Community Minded Approach
We are absolutely committed to strengthening our relationships with Ontario's
First Nations and Métis communities across Ontario. Throughout the year
OPG participates in many initiatives as part of this goal.
- Reading is Cool – This event is an extension of OPG's support of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario's Annual Aboriginal Youth Summer Reading Camp Program. The program helps build the English literacy skills of Aboriginal youth living in remote First Nations communities. The OPG "Reading is Cool" camp events at both Moose Cree First Nation and Wabaseemoong First Nation include reading, mentoring and a barbecue lunch cooked up by OPG staff for campers and community members. In 2008 the children also received a donation of computer workstations for their computer labs noting the importance of both reading and computer learning.
- National Aboriginal Day Celebrations – Each year celebrations including traditional drummers and dancers are held at various OPG locations, hosted by the Native Circle.
Scholarships
Recognizing that a successful education is the key to the future, OPG has several programs in place that encourage learning and will help to build a better tomorrow.
- Negahneewin Incentive Award at Confederation College – Five awards granted annually in January to full-time students of Native ancestry at Confederation College. To find out more click here.
- Lakehead University Native Award – Five $1,500 awards granted annually to students of Native ancestry at Lakehead University. To find out more click here.
- The John Wesley Beaver Student Awards – Each year, OPG recognizes the achievements of a female and male aboriginal post-secondary student by awarding two scholarships equal to one year’s tuition. For more information, or to apply for an award click here.
Who was John Wesley Beaver?
Jack, as he was known to friends, graduated from Queen's as an electrical engineer and worked for Ontario Hydro for 23 years, beginning in 1949. A man known for his strong sense of values, Jack also served as Chief of Alderville First Nation during the 1950s.
Native Circle
The Native Circle is a unique forum that supports OPG’s aboriginal employees. It promotes cultural diversity and equity, while recognizing Aboriginal distinctiveness. The mandate of the Native Circle is to provide advice to OPG on issues pertaining to First Nations communities and to support Aboriginal employees through networking, forums and programs related to traditional values and practices.
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