Northwest Nuclear Exploration Event
Join us for an exhibition event to explore and learn about nuclear.
10:00 am to 8:00 pm
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
200 Beaver Street, Ignace ON P0T 1T0
The Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area in Northwestern Ontario is one of two potential host areas for a deep geological repository, that would isolate, and store Canada’s used nuclear fuel for the very long term.
The Township of Ignace is inviting communities to learn more about the nuclear industry and the deep geological repository project near the Revell. Please plan to attend the event and learn more about nuclear topics like nuclear energy, safety, regulations and oversight, the environment, international experiences, project economics, Indigenous Knowledge and more.
SCHEDULE
Friday
Smudging Ceremony
Donna Chief, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Welcoming Remarks and Acknowledgement of the Lands
Interim Mayor Baigrie
Environmental Baseline Monitoring and Change Assessment Programs
Michelle Nearing, NWMO
An overview of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s baseline environmental monitoring programs and associated environmental change assessment programs. The presentation will go over data that has been produced from these environmental programs to date and provide an overview of the future work planned in the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area. There will also be a short workshop where we will be seeking feedback from local residents on the initial findings of our change assessment programs.
Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste
Sara Dolatshahi, NWMO
The Strategy submitted to the Minister of Natural Resources on June 30, 2023 for consideration, recommends approaches to address the gaps in waste disposal planning for all of Canada’s radioactive waste from electricity generation and the production of medical isotopes. Learn about the strategy and the recommendations for long-term disposal plans.
Introduction to Electricity
Science North
Learn about electricity and how we use it in our everyday lives. The culminating activity for this workshop will be to create a “squishy” circuit using LED lights and Play-Doh.
Nuclear Sustainability Services Radioactive Material Transportation
Colin Crawford, Ontario Power Generation
OPG’s Nuclear Sustainability Services division has the overall accountability for the transportation of used nuclear material, and they safely transport radioactive materials and equipment over public and private roads and highways. Join us to learn about the safe transportation of used nuclear fuel.
Advanced Circuit Building
Science North
Learn about the difference between series and parallel circuits using snap circuits provided by Science North. The workshop will highlight practical applications for each type of circuit and shine a light on careers involving electricity.
Saturday
Pinawa: Research to Small Modular Reactors
David B Dabney, StarCore Nuclear and Mayor Blair Skinner, Local Government District of Pinawa
Hear about Pinawa’s experience with nuclear research, and their journey to becoming the first demonstration site for new nuclear technology a High Temperature Gas Reactor (Generation IV), Small Modular Reactor designed for off-grid communities and remote mining operations to provide affordable power and inherently safe clean energy (green energy), with a range of other basic benefits to enhance overall quality of life. At no cost to the consumer, the StarCore SMR is secured with a long term power supply contract to the customers. StarCore assumes full life cycle management, and will design, build, own, operate and decommission the operations.
Introduction to Electricity
Science North
Learn about electricity and how we use it in our everyday lives. The culminating activity for this workshop will be to create a “squishy” circuit using LED lights and Play-Doh.
The Power of Story: How science fiction has influenced the stories we tell about technology
Prof. Jason Donev
Stories help people process the complex world. These stories have a profound influence on the way we see our world. Science fiction stories explore the technical aspects of our world and what those technical aspects mean for us as people. Science fiction has been an important part of how we process science and shapes how we view science.
The Corporation of the Township of Ignace: Willingness Journey
WCI Consulting
The consultants hired for willingness will explain the process of engagement and answering questions, as well as collecting information on how they can modify their process to fit the dynamics of the community.
Advanced Circuit Building
Science North
Learn about the difference between series and parallel circuits using snap circuits provided by Science North. The workshop will highlight practical applications for each type of circuit and shine a light on careers involving electricity.
Youth are invited to explore and grow with STEM, crafts, games and activities in the Kids Energy Zone.
(Hosted by Science North, Nuclear Waste Management Organization, and the Township of Ignace)
CANTEEN HOSTED BY IGNACE SCHOOL GRADE 7&8 TORONTO TRIP
EXHIBITORS
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
- Nuclear Sustainability Services, including Decommissioning
- Nuclear Sustainability Services Radioactive Material Transportation
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Local Government District of Pinawa & StarCore Nuclear
Contact North
Crossroads Employment and Training Centre
Toronto Zoo
Ontario Research Fund
- University of Waterloo
- York University
- Western University
Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste (ISRW)
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
- Regulatory Decision Making: Impact Assessment and Licensing
- Used Fuel Packaging Plant
- Surface and Underground Facilities
- Used Fuel Transportation and Engineering Package & Design
- Engineered Barrier System, Corrosion and Microbiology
- Geoscience & Safety Assessment
- Environmental Baseline Monitoring
- Socio-Economic Studies
Willingness - Ignace Community Nuclear Liaison Committee
The Corporation of the Township of Ignace
Prof. Jason Donev, University of Calgary
KGS
Science North and more…..
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