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01 June 2025
Celebrating diversity, heritage, and innovation in June
June is a month rich with meaning, reflection, and celebration. Each observance resonates with the values that drive the mining, minerals and materials industry toward a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable future.
Honouring history and diverse voices
As we mark National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) we’re reminded of the history, heritage, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.
→ Watch our webinar Celebrating Indigenous Achievement: Fireside Chat with Colin Webster to learn more.
It’s also Pride Month, a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQI+ community and continue the journey toward equity and inclusion for all.
→ Discover related discussion with our webinar series on Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces.
Global movements that shape our progress
This month also brings important global observances that highlight critical aspects of our industry’s journey toward of sustainability, innovation, and gender equity.
World Environment Day (June 5) This is a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to champion sustainable practices and facilitate the energy transition.
→ Learn more about these initiatives with these resources on CIM Academy.
International Day of Women and Mining (June 15) Women have always played a vital role throughout the history of our industry. Today, we highlight those essential contributions and the need to continue to create equitable leadership opportunities.
Hear perspectives from our industry’s most inspiring women:
- CIM Magazine: Disruptive innovation
- CIM Publications: Women of Impact and Women of Innovation
- CIM Knowledge Exchange Webinar: Cathy Mulroy - My View from the Blackened Rocks
International Women in Engineering Day (June 23) Innovation and progress thrive on diverse perspectives and experiences. Women engineers contribute to leading practices and encourage collaboration across STEM fields.
More than a century of community
On June 18, we celebrate CIM’s 127th anniversary, a proud milestone in advancing knowledge, leadership, and community within the mining and materials sectors.
What’s next?
Throughout June and beyond, let’s reflect on the people and movements that are shaping a more inclusive, respectful, and forward-looking mining and materials sector. Together, we can build a stronger, more equitable industry one that is better equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.
