LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION

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Aboriginal Community Data Initiative Started by Statistics Canada, these profiles provide a wealth of information on socio-economic conditions including population, children and families, Aboriginal language, education, labour force participation, industry, occupation and work activity, earnings and total income, at the community level.

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Labour Characteristics: Off-Reserve Population Based on data gathered from the Census of Canada, carried out in 5-year intervals.

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Native Women's Association of Canada As the national voice of Aboriginal women in Canada, NWAC is well positioned to play a direct role with respect to federal labour force development for Aboriginal women.

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Statistical Profiles of Aboriginal Peoples These profiles provide a range of data with particular focus on education and labour market issues.

 

FUNDING OPTIONS

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Aboriginal Learning - Financial Support Post-secondary resource for BC Aboriginal learners

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Aboriginal Skills and Training Strategic Investment Fund This fund will support short-term, focused initiatives designed to help Aboriginal people get the specific skills they require to benefit from economic opportunities.

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BC Aboriginal Student Award The BC Aboriginal Student Award was established in 2008 as part of the Provincial Government's strategy to improve Aboriginal access and achievement. Its purpose is to support Aboriginal people in getting post-secondary education by reducing financial barriers.

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National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) Aboriginal achievement awards, bursaries and scholarships.

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Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation Financial assistance and advisory services to individual and tribal business development initiatives of the Nuu-chah-nulth tribes and their members, including all Aboriginal people residing and operating within the Nuu-chah-nulth territory.

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SELF-EMPLOYMENT

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Aboriginal BEST Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training program (Aboriginal BEST) for First Nation, Métis and Inuit people, who are interested in becoming self-employed or starting their own business.

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Aboriginal Business Canada Aboriginal Business Canada is a program of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) which provides a range of services and support that is helping to promote the growth of a strong Aboriginal business sector in Canada.

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Aboriginal Business Service Network Society ABSN is a non-profit organization comprising Aboriginal business service providers, federal, provincial and non-profit representatives, whose mandate is to assist Aboriginal people to realize their economic goals by improving access to and use of business information and services.

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TRAINING

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Industry Training Authority A comprehensive resource about industry training programs in British Columbia. This site is a useful source of information for current apprentices and his/her employers, and for those considering apprenticeship for their career or workforce development needs.

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Aboriginal Apprenticeship & Training A new national trades and apprenticeship project. This is an initiative of the Aboriginal Human Resource Council (AHRC) in response to Canada's growing need for skilled trade and apprenticeship workers, designed to develop new partnerships and employment strategies.

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Aboriginal Construction Program: VIU The Aboriginal Construction Program provides an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge that give a head start in the construction industry with the benefit of learning coastal First Nations construction history and methods.

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STEP for Women STEP for Women will work with women who have an interest in entering the construction trades as well as those women already active in the industry who may need support in furthering their careers. The program will also work to develop a mentoring network for women across the industry to assist with better retention on the worksite.

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VIU: First Nations Programs Various programs offered by Vancouver Island University with a distinct First Nations focus.

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WorkBC - Aboriginal People: Career Pathways Resources for Aboriginal person(s) looking to pursue post-secondary education and training.

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LINKS

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Aboriginal Job Centre Aboriginal job seekers can search for employment opportunities across Canada by location, job sector or keywords.

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Aboriginal Canada Portal First Nations, Métis and Inuit online resources and government programs and services.

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Aboriginal Multi-Media Society The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society is an Aboriginal communications society dedicated to serving the needs of Aboriginal people throughout Canada.

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ACCESS Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society delivers a unique and diverse assortment of education, training, counselling, support and financial services designed to help members of the urban Aboriginal community overcome barriers that may stand in the way of success and self-sufficiency.

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Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) ASETS will link your training needs to labour market demands, providing you with training or skill upgrading and with help finding a job.

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Assembly of First Nations The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is the national representative organization of the First Nations in Canada.

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Canadian Forces Aboriginal Programs Get acquainted with military training prior to making a formal commitment to enlist.

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Coast Salish Employment & Training Society Assist First Nation people within their territorial areas so that they may gain employment training or attain funding that will allow them to be employable.

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Cowichan Tribes The largest single First Nation Band in British Columbia, Cowichan Tribes’ provides an extensive number of services to its members including Children & Families, Education, Health, Housing, Membership, and Social Development.

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First Nations Employment Society Providing support and opportunities to Aboriginal people in member nations’ territories to increase employment through building and promoting self-reliance.

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Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) supports Aboriginal people (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and Northerners in their efforts to: improve social well-being and economic prosperity; develop healthier, more sustainable communities; and participate more fully in Canada's political, social and economic development - to the benefit of all Canadians.

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Kw'umut Lelum Child & Family Services Kw'umut Lelum offers services and programs that provide support and training to nine member Nations: Halalt, Lake Cowichan, Lyackson, Malahat, Penelakut, Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw and Stz'uminus

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Métis National Council The MNC's central goal is to secure a healthy space for the Métis Nation's on-going existence within the Canadian federation.

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Nuu-chah-nulth Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council

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Tillicum Lelum Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre promotes justice, fairness and equality for Aboriginal people through a holistic approach to programming and services.

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Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society Provide programs that address the issues of addictions and substance abuse, and that support the survivors of trauma and residential schools.

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