The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) was happy to donate 12 laptops to the Saulteau First Nations in BC for staff working at home.
The Saulteau First Nations strives to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient. As stewards of the land they will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future.
The Saulteaux (Anishinabe), Nehiyaw (Cree) and Mountain Dunne-Za (Beaver) people have existed together in Moberly Lake, B.C. prior to adhering to Treaty 8 in 1914.
Today they are bound by their collective history, worldviews, ancient unwritten laws and their kinship through intermarriage. They maintain our own unique forms of governance, spiritual traditions and connection to land that predates the forming of Canada. From certain angles looking out west from the lake, you can see glimpses of the Twin Sister sacred mountains.
Visit their website here for more information.
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2004 to address the growing problem of e-waste and the increasing ‘digital divide’. For over fifteen years, ERA has offered simple solutions to help individuals and organizations prevent operational equipment from premature destruction. With a focus on recovery, refurbishment and reuse, ERA continuously supplies charitable groups with donated IT equipment while securely managing the retiring IT assets of organizations and individuals across Canada.
We believe that reuse before recycling is critical in managing the waste created by computer hardware, and by offering industry-leading data destruction for all equipment we receive, we have securely repurposed hundreds of tons of equipment. Because not everything ERA receives can be reasonably repurposed, we have partnered with certified recycling organizations to process equipment that has reached the end of its productive life.
Find a depot nearest you to drop off your unwanted electronics or phone us at 1877-9EWASTE to see if you are eligible for a free pickup. Your old computer can make a huge impact in the life of someone in need!