At the Near North District School Board, we believe that providing students with access to opportunities to gain valuable skills through experience is important. We have collaborated with a variety of partners to provide these programs to our students.
Upcoming Events and Programs
November 16th, 2026 to June 18th, 2027 |
Mining Matters |
November 16th,2026 to June 18th,2027 - Mining Matters
Mining Matters will again be partnering with CIM Northern Gateway, Near North District School Board, Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord, and Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario to celebrate North Bay Mining Week, November 16 to 20, 2026. Together, we aim to conduct 30 engaging virtual workshops, targeting a total of 750 students. The official launch will coincide with North Bay Mining Week, while grade 4 teachers are encouraged to secure their workshop sessions at their convenience throughout the academic year. These workshops will cater to grade 4 students and will be offered in both French and English.
About Mining Matters
Mining Matters is a charitable organization dedicated to educating young people to develop knowledge and awareness of Earth sciences, the minerals industry, and their roles in society. Mining Matters offers educational resources that meet provincial curriculum expectations. The organization provides current information about rocks, minerals, metals, mining and the diverse career opportunities available in the minerals industry.
MiningMatters.ca
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Past Events
November 10th, 2025 to June 12th, 2026 |
Mining Matters |
November 10th,2025 to June 12th,2026 - Mining Matters
Mining Matters will again be partnering with CIM Northern Gateway, Near North District School Board, Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord, and Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario to celebrate North Bay Mining Week, November 10 to 14, 2025. Together, we aim to conduct 30 engaging virtual workshops, targeting a total of 750 students. The official launch will coincide with North Bay Mining Week, while grade 4 teachers are encouraged to secure their workshop sessions at their convenience throughout the academic year. These workshops will cater to grade 4 students and will be offered in both French and English.
About Mining Matters
Mining Matters is a charitable organization dedicated to educating young people to develop knowledge and awareness of Earth sciences, the minerals industry, and their roles in society. Mining Matters offers educational resources that meet provincial curriculum expectations. The organization provides current information about rocks, minerals, metals, mining and the diverse career opportunities available in the minerals industry.
MiningMatters.ca
Explore the Mining Industry Promo Video
November 11th, 2024 to June 13th, 2025 |
Mining Matters |
November 11th,2024 to June 13th,2025 - Mining Matters
In partnership with CIM Northern Gateway, Near North District School Board, Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord, and Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario, Mining Matters will be delivering 30 virtual workshops reaching over 600 students across our vast family of schools in November and December to celebrate North Bay Mining Week. Workshops will be delivered for grade 4 students and available in French and English.
About Mining Matters
Mining Matters is a charitable organization dedicated to educating young people to develop knowledge and awareness of Earth sciences, the minerals industry, and their roles in society. Mining Matters off¬ers educational resources that meet provincial curriculum expectations. The organization provides current information about rocks, minerals, metals, mining and the diverse career opportunities available in the minerals industry.
MiningMatters.ca
Explore the Mining Industry Promo Video
November 13th, 2023 to June 21st, 2024 |
Mining Matters |
November 13th,2023 to June 21st,2023 - Mining Matters
In partnership with CIM Northern Gateway, Near North District School Board, Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord, and Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario, Mining Matters will be delivering 30 virtual workshops reaching over 600 students across our vast family of schools in November and December to celebrate North Bay Mining Week. Workshops will be delivered for grade 4 students and available in French and English.
About Mining Matters
Mining Matters is a charitable organization dedicated to educating young people to develop knowledge and awareness of Earth sciences, the minerals industry, and their roles in society. Mining Matters off¬ers educational resources that meet provincial curriculum expectations. The organization provides current information about rocks, minerals, metals, mining and the diverse career opportunities available in the minerals industry.
MiningMatters.ca
Explore the Mining Industry Promo Video
