TNDC News

2023

11
Oct

TNDC SECURES SUBSTANTIAL FUNDING FROM BC GOVERNMENT FOR YEAR 2 OF THE PIONEERING HEO PROGRAM

Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) is excited to announce that it has received funding from the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills - Indigenous Skills Training and Education Program to support the second year of the groundbreaking Tahltan Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program.
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3
Oct

GROWING TAHLTAN TALENT THROUGH MENTORING

Gavin Day’s recent promotion to Heavy Equipment Operator Trainer is an exciting step up the career ladder. He began his career with TNDC in February 2020 as a labourer at the Coast Mountain Hydro project. Thanks to TNDC’s on-the-job training, Gavin quickly moved up to operating heavy equipment with TNDC’s Red Chris TIA team. He began on a packer and rock truck, and then moved to a skidsteer, loader and excavator.
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29
Sep

REMEMBERING CANADA’S LOST INDIGENOUS CHILDREN AND SURVIVORS OF RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS

September 30th marks two important days in Canada – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – which recognize the harm inflicted on Canada’s Indigenous people from the horrific residential school system legacy. To further honour this solemn day, we are inviting TNDC team members to understand the tragic legacy of Canada’s residential schools and to wear symbolic orange shirts in remembrance of the lost children and survivors, We are providing orange shirts designed by Tahltan artist Huey Carlick – Turtle Island shares the message Every Child Matters.
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4
Sep

OPENING THE DOOR TO A CAREER IN WELDING

Working as a shop labourer this summer in TNDC’s Dease Lake Mechanical Shop has been an enlightening experience for Keenan Joseph. In addition to cleaning the shop and assisting the mechanical team, Keenan has been learning about welding – introducing him to a new career.
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30
Aug

TAHLTAN NATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TAKES OVER FUEL SERVICE OPERATIONS AT DEASE LAKE AIRPORT

Dease Lake, B.C.: Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) is pleased to announce it is now the fuel service provider at the Dease Lake Airport (CYDL). Serving up to 25 aircraft weekly, TNDC’s fuel operations at CYDL will support medical evacuations, crew changes at the Red Chris mine, firefighting, and allow private aircraft a dedicated fuel source.
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28
Aug

PAUL GRUNER HAS RESIGNED AS CEO AT TNDC

On behalf of the TNDC Board, we would like to announce that after nearly two years, Paul Gruner has resigned from his position as CEO at TNDC, effective October 20, 2023.
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25
Aug

ANNOUNCING THE TNDC REWARD AND RECOGNITION PROGRAM Q1 2023 QUARTERLY AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to the TNDC Employee Reward and Recognition Program Q1 2023 Quarterly Award WinnersZelda Kietzmann, Mark Luyben and Eric Quock – each of who are being recognized by their colleagues and supervisors for demonstrating initiative, dedication and commitment to our company and our clients.
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9
Aug

DEVELOPING TOMORROW’S TAHLTAN MECHANICAL TALENT

Becoming a mechanic is a goal Shaymus Nole has held since the age of six, watching his dad (who also works with TNDC) work on vehicles. Within a few years, he was repairing discarded bicycles from the garbage dump. By the age of 13, his focus turned to small recreation vehicles, beginning with quads he found at the dump, drawing on knowledge gained watching YouTube videos and examining operating machines. Word of his repairs spread in the community and people began giving him 3 wheels, quads and snowmobiles, which he then kept, sold or traded.
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23
Jun

TNDC RELEASES 2023 ANNUAL REPORT

TNDC is excited to issue our 2023 Annual Report!
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21
Jun

CELEBRATING NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

Today, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples of Turtle Island (Canada). TNDC is proud to be celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day as one of the biggest Indigenous businesses in BC. See below for photos of our Indigenous employees. 
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