TNDC News
2022
31 May |
TNDC & CityWest Begins Fibre-Optic Construction in Tahltan TerritoryDease Lake, B.C. / May 31, 2022 – Tahltan Communications – a partnership between Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) and CityWest Cable and Telephone Corporation – has today officially begun construction to provide high speed telecommunications services over fibre optics into Tahltan Territory. Tahltan Communications is building over 200 kilometers of new fibre optic cable in unison with fibre optic strands that are part of the BC Hydro Northwest Transmission Line (NTL). Tahltan Communications will provide high speed Gigabit connectivity to the communities of Iskut and Dease Lake by early 2023. This $13-million project will also provide high speed fibre optic based telecommunication services to the many small, medium and large industrial businesses in Tahltan Territory. |
20 May |
TNDC Named to Indigenomics 2022 10 To Watch ListDease Lake, B.C., May 24, 2022 – TNDC has been named to the Indigenomics 2022 10 to Watch List at the Indigenomics Design Conference in Vancouver. |
6 May |
TNDC Wins Top Indigenous Business of the Year AwardDease Lake, B.C., May 6, 2022 – For over 30 years, the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) has played an instrumental role in developing Northwest British Columbia, including the mining and exploration sector in BC’s Golden Triangle. |
5 May |
TNDC Marks National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+Today – May 5 – is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ (Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual plus) people. It is also known as Red Dress Day, when many wear red to draw attention to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two spirit people and as a call for all Canadians to remember and to take action. |
28 Apr |
TNDC Team Pledges Commitment to Safety on Day of MourningToday the TNDC team took time to reflect on safety and honour those who have lost their lives to workplace injuries and illness, marking April 28 Day of Mourning, a national day to remember those who have lost their lives from traumatic injury on the job or to workplace injury or illness. |
14 Mar |
TNDC and RC Crane & Construction To Provide Hoisting and Rigging Services in Northwest BCTahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) and R.C. Crane & Construction have partnered to provide hoisting and rigging services to industry working in Tahltan Territory, in the heart of Northwest British Columbia’s Golden Triangle. R.C. Crane provides an expansive range of hoisting and rigging equipment to mine sites and commercial projects, specializing in remote and rugged areas and the harsh northern climate. TNDC is the business arm of the Tahltan Nation serving the resource exploration, mine development, mining, construction, forestry, power and infrastructure sectors. |
9 Mar |
TNDC and Central Mountain Air Secures Contract with Newcrest Mining to Provide Red Chris Charter FlightsThe Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) and Central Mountain Air Ltd. (CMA) have finalized a contract with Newcrest Mining Limited (Newcrest) for air transportation of Red Chris mine crews. The contract is a stellar example of the power of partnership between the mining industry, service providers and Indigenous business in strengthening capacity, collaboration and relationships. |
28 Feb |
TNDC and Hy-Tech Drilling Partner to Deliver Diamond Drilling in Northwest British ColumbiaTahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) and Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. have joined forces to offer another industry-leading drilling solution in Tahltan Territory, in the heart of Northwest British Columbia’s Golden Triangle. Hy-Tech provides surface and underground diamond drilling for exploration, development stage projects and ongoing active mining operations in some of the most rugged and complex environments. TNDC is the business arm of the Tahltan Nation serving the resource exploration, mine development, mining, construction, forestry, power and infrastructure sectors. |
25 Feb |
TNDC Supports Anti-Bullying Campaign on National Pink Shirt DayThe TNDC team took a collective stand against bullying on February 23, 2022, celebrating Pink Shirt Day, to be advocates for kindness, acceptance, respect and inclusion for everyone we work with. Team members across business areas and project sites donned pink shirts emblazoned with the message Lift Each Other Up! Held the last Wednesday in February, Pink Shirt Day is recognized as National Anti-Bullying Day in Canada. |
15 Feb |
Tahltan Nation Development Corporation signs significant distribution agreement for Sandvik equipmentTNDC will enter the mining equipment supply market as a reseller of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions products to northwestern British Columbia and Yukon |