ASINIIKAA MINING – Asiniikaa Mining and Construction Ltd.

Asiniikaa Mining and Construction Ltd. is Northern Ontario’s full service Indigenous-owned and led mining and construction group of companies.

About Asiniikaa

The term Asiniikaa translates from the Ojibwe language meaning “many rocks”.

This distinct and meaningful word Asiniikaa provides extremely significant meaning for the Anishinaabe people along with us as a company. We recognize and value the teachings that were provided to us when choosing the name Asiniikaa and honour these teaching in a reciprocal way. As a company, we respect and understand that it is our duty to honour the relationships that we form all the while shaping the landscape in a good way so that the future, the next seven generations may prosper in what the rocks – Asiniikaa provide.

Why Asiniikaa?

Understanding that we are ALL Treaty People, we live and work in the Robinson Huron Treaty and the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. With this understanding, we must acknowledge and honour the land that we are on. It is incumbent upon us to respect these lands and the Indigenous people who were here long before us.

Indigenous people often have profound and special connections to, and identification with, lands and waters and these are tied to their physical, spiritual, cultural, and economic well-being. They also have valuable traditional knowledge and experience in managing the environment in a sustainable manner. We honour and respect the perspectives that First Nations people hold towards their rights, interests, connections to lands and waters, and the perspectives of traditional practices. We understand the cultural and traditional connection that First Nations people have towards preserving and sustaining their land for their people of today and the seven generations that are to come.

Our approach to relationship building with First Nation communities is grounded in respect. We respect and understand the rights of Indigenous Peoples. We respect cultural differences. We understand and appreciate the ongoing impacts of colonialism and its influence on engagement and partnership.

F: 705-692-0462
E: Shawn.Sobush@asiniikaamining.ca

Shawn Sobush
President

Shawn Sobush grew up in the small town of Red Rock, Ontario and is a member of the Red Rock Indian Band. He presently resides in the Robinson Huron Treaty, living with his family in Sudbury, Ontario. For the past fourteen years, Shawn was employed at Vale as the Supervisor (ORO) for the Vermillion Water Treatment Plant in Sudbury. In 2020, Shawn decided to change careers and began working at Anmar Mechanical and Electrical Contractors Ltd. as their Indigenous Relations and Business Development Coordinator. Anmar has had much success in the international market and continues to grow and expand both its capabilities and expertise in the Smelting, Refining and Steel Mills sectors. This success, along with their past performance, record, reputation, and commitment to furthering relations with Indigenous communities in Canada and around the world appealed to Shawn and his personal values, central beliefs and principles that have guided him through successful and challenging times. Shawn is currently the President of Asiniikaa Mining and Construction, an Indigenous-owned and led company.

F: 705-692-0462
E: Kevin.Tarini@asiniikaamining.ca

Kevin Tarini
General Manager

Kevin Tarini was born, raised and currently resides in the Robinson Huron Treaty, living with his family in Sudbury, Ontario. For the past nineteen years, Kevin was employed at Infrastructure Ontario (formerly Ontario Realty Corporation) where he held various roles in Asset Management, Project Management, Capital Asset Planning and lastly as Manager of Leasing Services with a particular focus on Northern Ontario. In April of 2021, Kevin decided to change careers and began working with Anmar Mechanical and Electrical Contractors Ltd. as Manager of Assets. Anmar has had much success in the international market and continues to grow and expand both its capabilities and expertise in the Smelting, Refining and Steel Mills sectors. Kevin is currently the General Manager of Asiniikaa Mining and Construction Ltd. With Shawn, Kevin is committed to establishing positive relationships with Indigenous communities that require moving beyond essential community engagement or meeting a minimum “duty to consult.” Kevin believes that collaboration requires co-development of the relationship process itself, and all stops along the way.

What Makes Asiniikaa Different?

Comprised of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous team members, our company brings decades of sector experience to the north. Our relationship to the area is essential as, the north is where we, along with our partners are located. Our focus as a company is to exceed the expectations of our clients while building sustainable, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations. We invest in capacity development, training and development, and procurement opportunities in every community that we work within.