September 2021
VIRTUAL ABENAKI LANGUAGE CLASSES
We are pleased to inform you that Abenaki language classes will resume on September 21st in the form of virtual sessions.
If you wish to register and participate in the language classes, simply send your name and email address to [email protected]. We will then send you the Zoom link to join the classes.
August 2021
IMPORTANT NOTICE | Parking restriction – Waban-Aki Street
Please note that there will be concrete pouring work for the curbs and sidewalks on Waban-Aki Street will begin on Monday, August 30, 2021.
During the work, it will be impossible to park in your driveway or in the contractor’s work area. We ask you to park either in the surrounding streets, community pool parking, community center, church yard, museum or any other public parking lot.
The contractor will notify you in advance of the dates that the work will take place in your area.
Thank you for your collaboration!
July 2021
Solar Ship Internship Opportunity for Indigenous Youth in Quebec
There’s an internship opportunity for Indigenous youth from Quebec at Solar Ship Inc. The internship’s goal is to foster connections between Indigenous youth in Canada and Indigenous youth in Malawi, Africa.
It’s an 8 week, paid internship with a focus on aerospace engineering. Although experience in this field (i.e., studying it in university) would be preferable, it’s not necessary to participate as they have mentors who can help support.
They are looking for 20 Quebec-based youth between the ages of 15-30 to participate.
If you are interested in the program, contact Laura Williams at [email protected]
June 2021
THE INDIGENOUS SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM
The Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) program is designed to help Indigenous people improve their skills and find employment through training and skills development.
The program offers a variety of funding opportunities and is currently accepting applications for an in-person or online training course or program/job creation partnership/, wage subsidy or group training.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
The community of Odanak chosen to build one of 12 shelters in Canada for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people fleeing domestic violence
The Government of Canada, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), with the help of Indigenous partners has selected recipients for the construction of 12 new shelters across Canada for Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people escaping family violence.
Last June 17th, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, along with the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced today over $85 million to build and support the operation of 12 new emergency shelters across Canada over 5 years, as well as an additional $10.2 million annually thereafter.
This initiative will add 12 new shelters to Indigenous Services Canada’s existing network of shelters for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, and will be built in partnership with the following communities:
- Odanak First Nation, Quebec
- Lil’wat Nation, British Columbia
- Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Alberta
- Whitefish Lake First Nation #459, Alberta
- Prince Albert Grand Council, Saskatchewan
- Keeseekoowenin, Manitoba
- Hollow Water, Manitoba
- Wasauksing First Nation, Ontario
- Natoaganag (Eel Ground) First Nation, New Brunswick
- Acadia First Nation, Nova Scotia
- Council of Yukon First Nations, Yukon
- Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Northwest Territories
These shelters will be Indigenous-led, and will provide vital refuge and culturally appropriate critical supports and services to help survivors of family violence recover from the trauma of their experiences, access support programming and create a stable environment where they can begin to regain an independent life. They are also a crucial element of the Federal Pathway to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People, the Government of Canada’s response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and an important contribution to the National Action Plan to end violence against Indigenous women, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
In the 2020 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $724.1 million to develop a comprehensive Violence Prevention Strategy, to expand culturally relevant supports for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people facing gender-based violence. This will also help address the urgent need for new shelters and second-stage (transitional) housing for First Nations, Inuit and Métis across the country including on reserve, in the north and in urban areas. This initiative is also a key action in the Federal Pathway. Further information on the comprehensive Violence Prevention Strategy will be announced in the coming months.
The Government of Canada takes the issue of violence against Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people very seriously and will continue to work in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and organizations as well as provincial and territorial governments, and other partners to develop effective and culturally-appropriate solutions.
