NWT MINING WEEK
Schedule of Events – Yellowknife (June 1-8)
Mining is the cornerstone of the NWT economy and a rich and diverse part of the territory’s history. NWT Mining Week celebrates the industry’s vital role in our territory’s past, present and future.
Special events are being held in Yellowknife to mark the occasion. They’re free and open to everyone!
Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
62nd Annual Mine Rescue Competition Hosted by Workers’ Safety & Compensation Commission
Multiplex/Fieldhouse Parking Lot
Saturday, June 1, 12-3 p.m
Miners’ Picnic Hosted by Workers’ Safety & Compensation Commission
Multiplex/Fieldhouse Parking Lot
*Free barbecue and gold panning activity for kids sponsored by the Northwest Territories Geological Survey
Tuesday, June 4, 5:15-7:15 p.m.
Discover Geology!
Yellowknife Farmers Market, Somba K’e Civic Plaza in front of City Hall
*Learn about life as a geologist; bring rocks to identify
Wednesday, June 5, 12-1 p.m.
Lunchtime Geology Walk
Meet at City Hall stairway
*Downtown rock-walk with ITI geologist
Thursday, June 6, 7-9 p.m.
Prospectors Trail Geology Walk
Meet at Prospectors Cabin, Fred Henne Territorial Park
*Partial route with ITI geologist interpreting local geology
Saturday, June 8, 2-4 p.m.
Prelude Lake Park Geology Walk (Prelude Nature Trail)
Prelude Territorial Park, Ingraham Trail (Highway 4)
*Walk with ITI geologist interpreting local geology