I am writing to ask you to for your support to create a mining museum or education booth to preserve the history of Temagami’s mines, as well as the ores/minerals they mined.  Mining in Temagami is vast and was around for a very long time, with operations as early as 1906 to as late as 1990. The formation of Temagami correlates with the town's earliest mines. The town was originally a mining community and mining is a large part of its history.
 
Much of Temagami's mines and its mining history have long been forgotten, especially those that were created in the early 1900s. It is sad to see significant piece of history go unrecognized. To name a few, Beanland, Northland, Leckie, Barton, Big Dan or Little Dan are rarely herd of these days. I feel there is a lack of knowledge with regards to these mines. This could partly be due to the fact that most of the mines are hidden by trees in the bush or have been overgrown, making them less noticeable. In addition, some of the roads to the mines have been washed out and/or overgrown, preventing vehicle access.
Some of Temagami's mines were once an important time in the mining industry when they were in operation, such as Sherman (formerly a major producer of iron ore) or Copperfields (once mined the largest deposit of nearly pure chalcopyrite ever discovered in Canada).

Why not use them for tourist attractions to generate income? Tourism is a positive means of economic development for many communities who have lost their traditional industries. The history of these mines can be used promote tourism, culture, and heritage. The long-abandoned mines could be used for educational purposes for students in northern Ontario as well as people in general with an interest in their local communities.

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