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We’re excited to share that applications for Milestone Environmental Contracting’s 2026 Indigenous Student Bursary is officially open! This year, we will award three bursaries of $2,500 each to Indigenous students (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) across Canada, who are pursuing post-secondary studies in: Engineering Skilled Trades Business Management Human Resources
The successful remediation of legacy mine sites hinges on one core challenge: water. Beyond the immediate risks of dam failure, the long-term liability associated with contaminated water – often laden with heavy metals and dissolved solids – can threaten ecosystems and downstream communities for decades. For the Canadian mining sector,
Abandoned mines pose ongoing risks to water systems and communities. Efforts are underway at the Wolverine Mine in southeast Yukon to stabilize tailings ponds and establish long-term solutions for wastewater management. Across Canada, water management has become a pressing infrastructure and environmental challenge. Communities, industries, and governments are grapplingwith the
Behind every successful mine cleanup is a complex web of safety planning, logistical coordination, and community engagement. In our latest feature for Canadian Mining Magazine, we explore how to navigate the amplified risks and limited resources of remote northern regions to deliver environmental excellence. Learn the strategies that turn logistical
In December, our teams came together to celebrate at our annual holiday parties. Much of our work is carried out remotely – often far from family – on some of Canada’s most demanding environmental contracting projects. These gatherings provide a meaningful opportunity to reconnect, reflect on the year, and recognize
Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc., together with partners Sudliq Developments Ltd. (SDL) and Salumaq Environmental Contracting, is proud to announce that the Coral Harbour Remediation and Inuit Capacity Building Project has been awarded the 2025 Brownie Award for Community Engagement. Located in Salliq (Coral Harbour), Nunavut, the former Cold War radar
We are proud to announce Kendrew Jacobs as the inaugural recipient of the Indigenous Student Bursary! Kendrew is pursuing a Master of Environment and Business (MEB) at the University of Waterloo, a program they describe as the ideal platform to explore sustainable business practices and strategies that can create long-term
The Coral Harbour Inuit Capacity Building Program has been recognized as a finalist for the 2025 Brownie Awards. This multi-year remediation project was awarded to Sudliq Developments Ltd., which subcontracted with Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc. and later partnered to form Salumaq Environmental Contracting Ltd., a wholly Inuit-owned joint venture. This
A two-year water treatment initiative is in progress at a mine site known as the Wolverine Mine site, an underground mine that operated from 2009 until its closure in 2015. Located in a remote area roughly halfway between Watson Lake and Ross River, the site lies within the asserted traditional
Salumaq Environmental Contracting Inc., based in Coral Harbour, Nunavut, is a proud joint venture between Sudliq Developments Ltd. and Milestone. The leadership team recently gathered in Winnipeg for a meaningful day of connection and collaboration. This time together created space to step back from daily operations and focus on open
On October 19, 2025 Semá:th (Sumas First Nation) hosted a community celebration to honour the formal return of the land surrounding Lightning Rock, a sacred place of the Semá:th people and an ancestral burial ground. The gathering brought together Elders, youth, families, partners, and supporters to reflect on the resilience of the
The Indigenous Climate Resiliency in Watershed Zones to Protect Current and Future Development in the Fraser Valley, BC program was developed in response to a catastrophic atmospheric river flood in 2021, which devastated the watershed within the traditional territory of the Sema:th First Nation and surrounding communities in the Fraser
