ARAMARK Extends Partnership with Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation

ALBERTA, Canada, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services, an industry leader in the field of remote camp and hospitality services, recently signed a historic Master Relationship Agreement with Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation (CPDFN). 

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CPDFN takes a progressive approach to industry development within their community and has chosen to partner with progressive organizations.  This agreement continues the strategic partnership that has existed between CPDFN and ARAMARK since 2002. 

CPDFN and their traditional lands are strategically located in the heart of Canada's Oil Sands region of Alberta, Canada.  This agreement establishes ARAMARK, which has worked alongside the Nation for more than 10 years, as the preferred provider of lodge and hospitality services for resource developments within CPDFN's traditional lands.

At the ceremonial signing on May 13, 2012, Chief Vern Janvier stated this agreement "will provide training, employment and business opportunities for our people and will enable the Nation to plan and build a sustainable future." 

"We look forward to continuing our partnership with Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation and are excited about our future business opportunities together," said Osman Ismail, Regional Vice President, ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services. 

ARAMARK also provides members of the Nation with employment and training opportunities, community and educational support, and collaborative business opportunities.

ARAMARK is committed to working with all of Canada's Aboriginal and First Nation people and providing and engaging in fair, equitable and mutually beneficial business relationships. 

About ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services
From land-based drilling camps in Canada to offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services offers comprehensive hospitality and lodging solutions that provides employees working far from home with innovative amenities and offerings for maximum comfort and convenience, making it easier for clients to attract and retain their workforce.

About ARAMARK
ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. The company is recognized as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by the Ethisphere Institute, one of the "World's Most Admired Companies," by FORTUNE magazine and one of America's Largest Private Companies by both FORTUNE and Forbes magazines. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 250,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at www.twitter.com/aramarknews.

Contact:
Todd Belot
ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services
780-437-5665
[email protected] 

Mike Kearns
Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation
780-623-1594
[email protected] 

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