Understanding the employment opportunities at the new Donkin Coal Mine was the objective of the management of the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) as they toured the mine yesterday, including a tip underground. The mine owners are in high gear preparing for the mine to go into coal production in the next month or two.

Six local Mi’kmaq that are training as electricians, have volunteered to work on the new building for the Whitney Pier Youth Club. These students are enrolled in a 12 week introduction training program as commercial and residential electricians. The program is put on by the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) in partnership with the local IBEW union, local 1852 in Whitney Pier.

Whitney Pier, NS. Jan.18, 2016….Seven local Mi’kmaq are enrolled in a 12 week introduction training program as commercial and residential electricians. The program is put on by the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) in partnership with the local IBEW union, local 1852 in Whitney Pier.

Halifax, NS. Dec.15, 2015… The New Brunswick Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) and the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) from Membertou, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on economic development initiatives of mutual interest. These economic development initiatives focus on building partnerships with large industry in the region.