Community Engagement
Telkwa Coal’s ongoing engagement with local government representatives, community members, and stakeholder groups includes:
- Open-door policy at Telkwa Office
- Public open houses
- Formal and informal meetings
- Phone calls and e-mails
- Participation at Community and Industry events
We will continue to share information with the communities as the Project moves forward. Telkwa Coal has been actively supporting the community in various ways over the past three years through donations, sponsorship, and in-kind contributions.
See the Resources page for additional information materials on the Tenas Project.
Topics
Telkwa Coal Values Water Quality
Telkwa Coal Values Water Conservation
Telkwa Coal Values Our Community
Telkwa Coal Values Acid Rock Drainage Prevention
Telkwa Coal Values our Neighbors
Telkwa Coal Values Caribou Habitat
Telkwa Coal values Clean Air
Selenium Information Fact Sheet
Link to Responsible Mining Resources on Selenium including informational video:
https://responsiblemining.ca/selenium-specific/
Newsletter
Sponsorship
Telkwa Coal is committed to early and ongoing engagement to build our relationship with the local community. To date, Telkwa Coal has sponsored and contributed to several local organizations and activities. Telkwa Coal has also established two signature community events, a Family Skating Party on Family Day in February, and a Summer Kick-off BBQ in June.
List of community groups we have supported:
- Bulkley Valley Bowmen
- Bulkley Valley Food Bank
- Bulkley Valley Hospital Foundation
- Bulkley Valley Kinsmen (Telkwa BBQ)
- Coast Mountain College
- Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre in Houston
- Smithers Curling Club
- Smithers Exploration Group
- Smithers Golf and Country Club
- Smithers Rodeo Club
- The Ark Playday Centre in Telkwa
- Telkwa Elementary School
- Telkwa Museum
- Telkwa Reading Room
