FREE Field Trip to PADCOM’s Potash mine and Gambler First Nation

 MPDA Field Trip to PADCOM’s Potash mine and Gambler First Nation 

PADCOM (Potash & Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba), is the first and so far only Potash mine in Manitoba. It is a shining example of a true Business Partnership with the neighboring Indigenous community Gambler First Nation. (this field trip will follow the Indigenous Engagement Session planned for at GAC-MAC 2024 and featuring the PADCOM/Gambler story).

Date: Field Trip May 23rd 2024 (Thursday May 23rd is post-conference).

Length of Trip:  8-9 hour round trip from Brandon.

Transportation: Tour Bus

Departure: approximately 9:15 am from Brandon University, 270 18th St, Brandon

Cost per person: No Charge (donation to the MPDA appreciated)

Co-Chairs for the Field Trip:  Michelle Nicolas (province of Mb. Chief Geologist) & MaryAnn Mihychuk (MPDA President and recently retired Geologist).

Contact information:  michelle.nicolas@gov.mb.ca  204-945-6571

                                       mmihychuk@gmail.com  204-299-4036

Itinerary:

First stop: Gambler First Nation from 11:30 – 1:00 Brief history of Gambler First Nation and information on their Businesses, and relationship/partnership with PADCOM by Chief David LeDoux, and Lunch/Feast provided by the Gambler First Nation. 

Second stop: arrive at 1:30 at PADCOM Potash mine in Harrowby Manitoba (just west of Russell MB)

• Tour of the mine with focus on the Polythermic Selective Solution Process and presentation by PADCOM President Daymon Guillas and key staff.

  • Also discussion of the Indigenous Partnership and revenue sharing agreements.

• Q & A session.

• Leave PADCOM at 3:45

Arrive back in Brandon at 5:45.

To register contact MaryAnn Mihychuk at 204-299-4036 or mpdaca@gmail.com