We call upon the federal government to develop with Aboriginal groups a joint strategy to eliminate educational and employment gaps between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians.
Why “In Progress”
Feb. 7, 2024: Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., launched Equi’Vision, a new website that shines light on the barriers to equity experienced by women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities in federally regulated private sector industries. It provides user-friendly, easily comparable data on workforce representation rates and the pay gaps experienced by members of the four designated groups recognized under the Employment Equity Act.
April 7, 2022: Budget 2022 invests $310.6M over 5 years to better support on-reserve student outcomes through a regional Education Agreement with the First Nations Education Council.
April 1, 2019: Indigenous Services Canada began implementing their new approach to funding Indigenous elementary and post-secondary education using formula-based regional models that are more comparable to provincial funding models. The distinctions-based approach is designed to address the unique needs of each Indigenous group to decrease the gaps in education and ultimately in employment.
Current Status
In Progress
Call to Action
last updated
April 16, 2024
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Budget 2024 – Investing in Education
First Nation K-12 Education A good education is one of the best ways to make sure that every child has a fair chance at the……
April 16, 2024
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New training program aims to increase Nunavut Inuit working in trades
The $4.9M project will roll out across Nunavut over six years Harry Flaherty, top left, and Aluki Kotierk, top right, pose for a photo with……
April 9, 2024
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Indigenous employment centre receives ‘life-changing’ cash from feds
https://player.vimeo.com/video/922225189?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 APTN News: An organization in Vancouver says it will be able to expand its programming for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in British……
March 11, 2024
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SCO and SCED Encourage First Nations Citizens to Apply for Work with our Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn Project
NationTalk: ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO), in collaboration with Southern Chiefs Economic Development LP (SCED), is excited to unveil……
March 7, 2024
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Premier Unveils the Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy
NationTalk: The Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy Outlines the Roadmap to Build the Workforce Saskatchewan Needs to Support its Growing Economy Today, Premier Scott Moe launched……
March 4, 2024
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SD73, Aboriginal Education Council sign agreement to support Indigenous students
https://youtu.be/wSW_N0J9p1o NationTalk: Castanet.net – The Kamloops-Thompson school district’s board of education and the Aboriginal Education Council have inked a fifth aboriginal education enhancement agreement, which……
February 23, 2024
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Minister O’Regan launches first of its kind pay transparency website: Equi’Vision
NationTalk: Employment and Social Development Canada – Every Canadian deserves a real and fair chance at success. Reducing pay gaps and improving representation means knocking……
February 2, 2024
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Feds provide $25M for First Nations employment project
DCN-JOC News Services NationTalk: Daily Commercial News: ConstructConnect DCN-JOC News Services – HAHNAWAKE, QUE. — The First Nations Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec received $25 million……
January 24, 2024
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Feds spending $25M on skills training for Indigenous people in Quebec
https://player.vimeo.com/video/905794387?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 APTN News: A few years ago, Alexia Petiquay Chilton, a young Atikamewk mother of two, decided to go back to school and get certified……
January 23, 2024
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Ontario Helping More Students Kick-Start Careers in the Trades
Province investing record amount in key programs to prepare young people for in-demand jobs Nationtalk: TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing over $62.9 million……
December 12, 2023