Trades in the News
Articles and announcements from various sources that feature interesting insights, projects, or calls to action on Aboriginal participation in the trades.
- Aug 13 2008 - 11:48am
Squamish Nation partners to train construction workers
"(NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C.) Responding to trades labour demands and a growing youth Aboriginal population, the Squamish Nation, Kwantlen University College, and VanASEP (Vancouver Aboriginal Skills Employment Society) signed an agreement to train Aboriginal people in construction trades." (MEDIA RELEASE FROM SQUAMISH NATION AND VANASEP)
- Jul 10 2008 - 12:00pm
Trade it Forward
Career opportunities for Aboriginal apprentices have never been stronger
Written by the Aboriginal Human Resource Council
w: aboriginalhr.ca - Apr 9 2008 - 2:14pm
Cape Breton Aboriginal Workforce- Experienced, Capable and Ready!
Cape Breton’s five First Nation communities have established a unique partnership to maximize the economic benefits resulting from major construction projects such as the Sydney Tar Ponds Clean-up Project. The goal of this partnership is to expand the long-term expertise and economic capacity of Unama’ki (Cape Breton) communities and businesses.
- Nov 21 2007 - 10:41am
A breakthrough for Aboriginal learning in Canada
"The Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) and its Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre, in partnership with Aboriginal organizations in Canada, have developed an innovative approach to measuring Aboriginal learning-one that should lead to more effective lifelong learning and contribute to a higher quality of life for Aboriginal Peoples across Canada."
- Oct 22 2007 - 11:31am
Mining sector offers jobs, training for Aboriginal peoples
"When National Chief Phil Fontaine of the ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS addressed an audience of some 350 members of the mineral industry on Oct. 12 at a luncheon sponsored by the PROSPECTORS & DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (PDAC), it marked a tangible sign of the increasingly close partnership between Aboriginal people and the industry that is one of their biggest employers. In his remarks, Fontaine explored the economic opportunities that exist for both Aboriginal people and the mineral exploration industry in their growing relationship."
