"Cameco is proud to support the Dziret’ái Pilot Pathways Program with our partners in the Athabasca Basin and the provincial and federal governments,” said Tim Gitzel, Cameco President and CEO. “Air travel is vital to northern communities, as it is to our operations. This program will provide critical training opportunities for northern residents and prepare them for a career that will serve their communities".

Mitchinson Flight Centre

"Orano Canada is pleased to support the Dziret-ái Pilot Training Program as it will benefit northerners with an interest in aviation, while also helping to address a critical pilot shortage in the region,” said Jim Corman, Orano Canada President and CEO. “We feel the impact of this shortage on our operations in northern Saskatchewan, and we have also heard concerns from our partners and local community members, so we see this as an investment that will have a long-lasting benefit."

Prince Albert Grand Council

"Rise Air is honoured to partner with leading organizations in Saskatchewan’s north to make the Dziret’ái Pilot Training Program a reality, said Rise Air Board member, Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth. “Together we have created a program that provides education and employment in a highly skilled profession. Rise Air is 100 per cent Indigenous owned by the communities we serve, and our goal is for program graduates to serve their communities. If we can inspire the next generation of students in the Athabasca Basin, we will have inspired positive change and hope for the future."

“SSR Mining is thrilled to partner and invest in pilot training for northern residents of Saskatchewan, empowering individuals with the skills needed to address the pilot shortage," said Graham Bussiere, EHSS ManagerSSR Mining Inc. Seabee Gold Operation. "Supporting the Pilot Pathway will give students the opportunity to develop and grow their careers all while serving the communities we call home.”

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"We are thrilled to launch the Dziret’ái Pilot Training Program, which reaffirms our commitment to partnerships and collaboration,” said Mary Denechezhe, YNLR Board Chair. “This program not only empowers our community members but also echoes our mission to foster sustainable development and opportunities in the Athabasca Basin. Together with our partners, we are creating pathways to success for Indigenous residents and women, ensuring they have the support and resources they need to thrive in the aviation industry."