Pembina is a long-standing client of The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) and a huge contributor to our donations program. Without organizations like these who make a concerted effort to be involved in their community, ERA would not be able to help as many organizations every year as we do. We were proud to partner on the donation of 10 laptops to the SAIT Chinook Lodge in Calgary.
“We received 10 laptops donation today and we are so grateful, these laptops will make such a huge impact on the students that will be able to use them for on line learning. People that wouldn’t have been able to access laptops if this opportunity wasn’t provided to us.” Tapaarjuk (Tap) Moore- Indigenous Student Advisor (SAIT)- Chinook Lodge Learner Academic Services
The Chinook Lodge— “the Lodge” — is a place for Indigenous learners at SAIT to gather, connect with peers, access advising and counselling, get assistance with financial aid and housing, speak with Elders and others from the community, participate in events, network and more.
- Access advisors who can assist you with program and funding applications, locating housing and more.
- Meet with program and career counsellors to get assistance with career and program planning.
- Develop successful learning strategies to prepare you to succeed in your studies.
- Access computers, quiet and group study space, and a place for you to connect with your peers.
- Meet with Elders for cultural and spiritual advising and ceremonial smudging.
- Networking events provide you an opportunity to meet with prospective employers.
- Events and programming provide you with an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous heritage, diverse culture and achievements.
To read more learn more about the SAIT Chinnok Lodge click here.
About Pembina
Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years. Pembina own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. Pembina also own gas gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow Pembina to offer a full slate of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry.
About the Electronic Recycling Association
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.
With depots located across Canada, you can easily drop off your unwanted electronics to be refurbished and donated back into the community. Call us at 1877-9EWASTE to see if you are eligible for a free pickup.