As part of our Indigenous Engagement Strategy we are committed to investing in the Indigenous communities surrounding our operations. We do this by dedicating 15% of our community investment dollars to support meaningful programs and events.

In 2018, we supported over 35 Indigenous and Métis projects in Saskatchewan including one at Keeseekoose First Nation, located near our Esterhazy operations. Last year they applied for a Mosaic grant that would assist them in the purchase of a charter bus to help remove barriers in transporting residents to and from their reserve land.  

Many have benefited since they acquired the bus, particularly students from the local elementary school who now can attend events that were once not readily accessible to them. They have enjoyed many educational activities such as Agribition in Regina, swim days in Swan River and an anti-bullying workshop at the Key First Nation. Multiple charter trips to Yorkton have allowed housing carpenters to purchase work clothes and supplies and social assistance clients to shop during the holidays.

"The bus is a welcomed addition to our community," said Chief Calvin Straightnose."It has allowed those that may not have otherwise make visits to neighboring towns and cities. Thank you Mosaic for your generosity, it has made a very positive impact on our community."

Keeseekoose will continue to make good use of the bus as the school plans educational field trips and other community groups utilize it for events and shopping needs.