Stepping Stone

Stepping Stone

Stepping Stone is an informal First Nations newsletter designed to increase awareness and understanding of the mineral exploration and mining sector. Providing opportunities to share traditional forms of knowledge, Stepping Stone’s goal is to increase respect and cooperation between First Nations and the minerals sector.

Download Stepping Stone - Spring 2009 (PDF 2.02MB)
   

Stepping Stone is produced in partnership with AME BC and the Stepping Stone Editorial Board bi-annually every spring and fall. We encourage you to review our past issues. If you would like more copies or have any questions, suggestions, or ideas for future publications, please contact:

Mary Hughes
Communications Coordinator, AME BC
Editor, Stepping Stone
604.630.3927
mhughes@amebc.ca

Calling all Creative BC Aboriginal Writers - Want to earn $200 and a printed byline?

Do you have a story to tell that promotes respect and cooperation between First Nations and the mineral exploration and mining sector?

Stepping Stone is on the lookout for creative minds and flowing pens. All authors of articles selected for printing will be awarded $200. Not all submitted articles will be printed; the Stepping Stone Editorial Board reserves the right to select only those that fit with the issue theme. All submitted articles will be kept on file to be considered for future issues.

Article Submission Requirements

Fall 2009 Submission Deadline: All articles must be submitted before September 1, 2009 in electronic format.

Length: Articles can range from 300 – 1500 words
Photos: If possible, please submit at least one photo to accompany article
Topics: Subjects related to First Nations involvement in mineral exploration and mining in any way will be considered.
   

Some examples include:

  • Cooperation, respect, and relationship building real life stories
  • Personal, community, or business profiles of those contributing to the awareness of the mineral exploration and mining
  • Success stories of any kind, educational, corporate or personal
  • Special projects or interests related to the link between First Nations culture, heritage, and the minerals sector
  • Timely issues and current events
  • Opinion and editorial style features
  • Inspirational and encouraging stories
  • The environment and development
  • Sustainability and the future
  • Traditional Knowledge and modern day use

Submit your articles to:

Mary Hughes
Communications Coordinator, AME BC
Editor, Stepping Stone
mhughes@amebc.ca

Acrobat Reader is required to view PDFs. Download for free if needed.

« Back