Communities

At Galore Creek, we are committed to supporting vibrant and healthy communities.

We engage openly with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to better understand their values and priorities, and facilitate dialogue. We aim to build relationships founded in open discussion and collaboration. In our operations and through our relationships, we seek to advance reconciliation and provide opportunities to create lasting benefits and support community wellbeing.

Tahltan Nation

Galore Creek signed a Participation Agreement with Tahltan in 2006 which we continue to implement today. Our regular technical working sessions ensure alignment, and that Tahltan is heard, informed, and involved through all phases of Project development.

Galore Creek is committed to providing lasting benefits to communities. We actively invest in education and training for Tahltan students, and cultural and language programs for youth.

View our GCMC-Tahltan Bursaries program here.

Community Engagement

We strive to develop and maintain open, honest and respectful relationships with the communities in which we operate.

We are working to expand our engagement with a broader range of communities. If you are a land user, local community member, or would like to learn more about the Galore Creek Project, we want to hear from you.

Supporting Communities By Supporting Local Businesses

Local and northern businesses have a long history of supporting the development of the Galore Creek Project, including Tahltan businesses. Supporting local businesses aligns us with our objectives of supporting the communities in the vicinity of the Project and its larger operational area. The Project has a strong relationship with the Tahltan Nation, and we are proud that Tahltan members have returned to work with us for many years. Tahltan members have always played an important role in the Project’s advancement, and we expect that to continue.

Some of our partners and suppliers include:

Tahltan-GCMC Bursary Program

Galore Creek is proud to support Tahltan students of all ages in their career training and educational goals. The Tahltan-GCMC Bursary Program was established in 2006 by the signing of the Participation Agreement, and in its 21 years has awarded a total of $357,500 to Tahltan members through 256 individual awards.

In addition to the Tahltan-GCMC Bursary Program, in 2021 Galore Creek established the Ann M Ball Bursary in honour of Ann’s long-standing commitment to the Project, the mining industry and Tahltan Nation, which to date has awarded $30,000 across six individual awards.

The 2026 application period has closed. Successful bursary recipients were announced on October 18th, Tahltan Day.

Congratulations to the 2026 Bursary Recipients

Since the signing of the Participation Agreement in 2006, Galore Creek has provided bursaries to advance the education and career goals of Tahltan members, and announces the successful recipients on October 18th, Tahltan Day. With the addition of the Ann M Ball bursary in 2021, in 2026 GCMC awarded a total of $26,000 across 17 bursaries to support Tahltan students.

We extend our thanks to all students who applied in 2026. With more than 50 high-quality submissions, this year’s selection process was especially competitive. Congratulations to this year’s bursary award winners!

Congratulations to all the 2026 Galore Creek Bursary Recipients:

2026 Ann M Ball Bursary recipient: Alano Chapdelaine-Edzerza, Simon Fraser University, Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA 2026 Tahltan-GCMC Bursary recipients: Alysha Quock, Carlene Quock, Caster McPherson, Dorian Genaille, Emerald Lamon, Heather Hawkins, Karson Nole, Katelyn McPhee, Keira Asp, Kenadi Quock, Lando Ball, Layla Janes, Lorraine Johnny, Reanna Swenson, Rosemary Loring and Ryleah Quock

Application Information

Galore Creek Annual Bursaries

The 2026 application period has closed. Successful bursary recipients were announced on October 18th, Tahltan Day.

Tahltan-GCMC Bursary Program

Eight bursaries are available to Tahltan students enrolled in university degree or college diploma programs. The available bursaries include:

2 x $2,500
2 x $2,000
4 x $1,000

Eight $1,000 bursaries are available to Tahltan students enrolled in trades, post-secondary certificate courses, or Dogwood Diplomas.

Ann M Ball Bursary Program

There is one award of $5,000 available for an active or emerging Tahltan leader enrolled in post-secondary education.

Eligibility

The Tahltan-GCMC Bursary Program awards funding to Tahltan students enrolled in certificate, diploma, degree, or trades programs.

The Ann M Ball Bursary Program awards funding to a Tahltan student enrolled in certificate, diploma, degree, or trades programs who is also an emerging or active leader within their community.

Students can apply to both the Tahltan-GCMC Bursary and the Ann M Ball Bursary. If a student is successful under both bursary programs, only the higher value bursary will be awarded.

Application Evaluation

Bursary applications are reviewed by a Scoring Committee composed of Galore Creek employees, industry representatives, and Tahltan partners. Personal statements and evaluations submitted by applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria:

Personal Summary of Leadership Goals or Experience (Ann M Ball)
Educational Program (Tahltan-GCMC)
Career Goals
Personal Summary of Community Involvement
Personal Evaluation of Financial Need
Proof of Tahltan Membership
Proof of Post-Secondary Enrollment

Important Dates

The 2026 application period has closed. Successful bursary recipients were announced on October 18th, Tahltan Day.

Questions? Contact [email protected]