21 January 2021
De Beers Group is proud to announce that 213 computers are being distributed to nine schools in six Northwest Territories (NWT) communities as part of the company’s ongoing response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, eight iPad mini tablets are being provided to the Deninu Kué First Nation in Fort Resolution to help elders in the community remain connected to families and friends while they are isolated at home.
Kelly Brenton, Social Performance Manager at Gahcho Kué Mine, said: “Education is a cornerstone of De Beers Group’s commitment to Building Forever in the NWT because learning and literacy are integral to healthy, successful communities. These additional computers will help even more students be able to access online courses and continue remote learning as the pandemic continues into 2021.”
The additional computers are being provided to schools in the following communities and schools:
- Yellowknife: École Sir John Franklin High School, Yellowknife Education District #1 Route 51 Learning Institute, École St. Patrick High School, and École Allain St-Cyr
- Behchoko: Chief Jimmy Bruneau School
- Whati: Mezi Community School
- Gameti: Jean Wetrade School
- Lutsel K’e: Lutsel K’e Dene School
- Ndilo: Kalemi Dene School