Diavik Diamond Mine has announced a donation of $250,000 to the United Way NWT to support that organizationSA国际影视传媒檚 emergency efforts for evacuees.

The donation comes from the Rio Tinto Disaster Relief Fund and will directly assist registered charities for immediate crisis requirements such as food, fuel and other critical needs.

SA国际影视传媒淎t Diavik, we understand the importance of community resilience and timely support,SA国际影视传媒� said Diavik Diamond Mine president and chief operating officer Angela Bigg on Thursday. SA国际影视传媒淥ur hearts go out to everyone impacted, which includes many of our own employees. This contribution is a testament to our long-standing commitment to supporting our communities, especially when they need it the most. Our partnership with the United Way will help ensure that the necessary resources promptly reach those in dire need.SA国际影视传媒�

SA国际影视传媒淲e are incredibly grateful for this monumental donation to support NWT residents,SA国际影视传媒� said Tracy St. Denis, board chair of United Way NWT. SA国际影视传媒淎s people are forced to evacuate from their communities across the Northwest Territories, the need will only continue to grow, and itSA国际影视传媒檚 heartening to see Diavik step up and contribute significant funds to help evacuees and emergency efforts.SA国际影视传媒�

The United Way NWTSA国际影视传媒檚 emergency response program has been structured to ensure all donations go to the purposes they were intended. Under Rio TintoSA国际影视传媒檚 parameters, charities are able to apply for the funding but individual recipients are not eligible.

Rio Tinto, DiavikSA国际影视传媒檚 parent company, says it is committed to supporting Indigenous governments and community-led efforts, and looks forward to working with the United Way to ensure a streamlined community-centred approach.

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