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Demand for Indigenous cultural safety training in Quebec is high, but obstacles remain deeply rooted – CBC
May 12, 2021 Basic knowledge, humility needed to compensate for years of ‘sheer ignorance’ Sylvie Roy didn’t expect her career as a child psychologist to lead to where she is now — teaching health-care professionals in Quebec about Indigenous history and realities and explaining how decades of colonial biases may be harming their interactions with patients. That […]
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Read MoreIndigenous-led organizations in Quebec inundated with requests for cultural sensitivity training – APTN News
With the Quebec government promising that cultural sensitivity training for public servants is coming within the next few weeks, Indigenous-led organizations say they’re being inundated with requests for sessions now. According to some groups, the requests for information started coming in after the death of Joyce Echaquan, an Atikamekw mother of seven who filmed hospital staff […]
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Read MoreSupport for Nunavik residents seeking to reacquire their driver’s licence
Montreal, Qc. (March 10, 2021) – It is with great enthusiasm that Kativik Ilisarniliriniq officially launches the “Together, let’s stop DUI” project in Nunavik. Offered by Adult Education and Vocational Training, this project aims to support Nunavik residents who would like to reacquire a driver’s licence that was suspended or revoked as a result of […]
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Read MoreMCK: Indian Day School Settlement free ‘Executor and Administrator’ workshop
(Kahnawake – 25, Tsothohrhkó:wa/January 2021) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to advise the community that a free Executor and Administrator workshop will take place on Tuesday, February 16, to assist those who are applying for settlements on behalf of deceased Kahnawa’kehró:non. Estates of Federal Indian Day Schools survivors who passed away on or […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada invests in key sectors to help boost economic recovery and create jobs
From: Employment and Social Development Canada January 22, 2021 As the Government of Canada continues to address the health, social and economic impacts of COVID-19, it is also working toward a strong economic recovery that will create new jobs and opportunities for workers and businesses alike. The Government is working to address current and future […]
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Read MoreKERM clients encouraged to apply for training through Tewatohnhi’saktha
(Kahnawake, 10, Tsothóhrha/December 2020) Tewatohnhi’saktha and Client Based Services of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke are pleased to announce a funding collaboration to provide existing clients the opportunity to seek training while continuing to receive benefits from the Kahnawà:ke Emergency Relief Measures (KERM) Fund. Clients who apply for training through Tewatohnhi’saktha will continue to receive […]
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Read More$18 million to train, recruit police in Indigenous communities garners mixed reactions – CTV
MONTREAL — The Quebec government’s announcement of $18 million dedicated to improving Indigenous policing is being met by mixed reactions. “It’s a good effort, I applaud that they’re trying,” said Native Women’s Shelter Executive Director Nakuset. “Where I’m a little bit more concerned is that if you look across Canada and you see all the […]
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Read MoreMinister Qualtrough welcomes report by Future Skills Council that will help Canadians prepare for a changing and modern labour market
Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Whether Canadians are looking for a job, working from home or changing how they work in order to respect public health guidelines, many are facing new challenges as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. In order to tackle these challenges, we need to ensure Canadians have access […]
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Read MoreLMG: Home Care Assistance Program – Fall 2020
August 17, 2020 Home Care workers will be needed to work in our new Elders Care Facility! Apply for training today! The LMDC in partnership with the Eastern Shores School Board (ESSB) may be offering a Home Care Assistance Program in the Fall of 2020. Interested candidates can submit their interest to vocational@essb.qc.ca. Please indicate […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada announces funding for the social and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities
From: Employment and Social Development Canada June 1, 2020 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Canadians across the country are feeling the economic impacts of COVID-19. In order to ensure a strong recovery, all Canadians need to be able to contribute equally to our economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is committed to […]
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