Chile
recently launched the culture and heritage development program in collaboration
with local non-profit agency ‘Fundación Proyecto Ser Humano’ and three Colla
communities surrounding the mine.
The program
aims to preserve indigenous heritage by educating youth and enhancing awareness
about cultural traditions.
Over
the last few months, our community relations team has worked closely with the
communities to integrate ancestral practices into youth education programs and incorporate
traditional indigenous ceremonies into community programming.
“This program is an excellent opportunity to learn more about our communities’ local history and create a system to protect and preserve its heritage,” said Cristina Fernandez, Community Relations Manager, Copiapó. “We are dedicated to aligning our resources with government officials in the region to meet the needs of the community and maximize the success of this program.”
Indigenous leaders perform a traditional ceremony with community members
Colla community members share their plans with local government officials
Members of the Colla community, Kinross employees and government officials after a meeting to discuss their heritage development plans