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Anishinabek Employment and
Training Services
…leading in the development of a skilled Aboriginal workforce
empowering the Anishinabek, respectful of culture and heritage
presented at:
North Superior Workforce Planning Board
- Local Employment Planning Council in Thunder Bay, ONT.
presented by:
John DeGiacomo, Executive Director
Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS)
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Introduction
Context/Overview
Regional Map
ASETS
Client Based Programs and Services
Project Based Programs
Partnerships & Project Based Program Highlights
Past & Current Initiatives…PATP Programs, SuperCom,
Service Delivery Enhancements, Indigenous Workplace
Inclusion & Partnerships, Opportunities
Contact Information
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Context - Creating a Culture of
Learning and Inclusivity:
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Context - Creating a Culture of
Learning and Inclusivity…cont’d:
The Aboriginal Population in Canada is young and growing:
◦ Total Aboriginal population in 2016: 1,673,785(4.9% of Canada’s total population)
◦ Growth (2006 to 2016) +42.5%
◦ Average age: 32.1 years(almost a decade younger than the non-Aboriginal population)
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Context - Creating a Culture of
Learning and Inclusivity…cont’d: Top 15 CMA and census agglomerations by Aboriginal identity,
Canada, 2016:
◦ Winnipeg: 92,810
◦ Edmonton: 76,205
◦ Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary
◦ Ottawa-Gatineau: 38,115
◦ Montreal, Saskatoon, Regina, Victoria, Halifax
◦ Greater Sudbury: 15,695
◦ Thunder Bay: 15,075
◦ Hamilton: 14,445
◦ London: 12,070
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Overview established in 1997 and has assisted First Nation
Citizens (for over twenty years) to stay in or re-enter
the labour force
acts as a Local Delivery Mechanism (LDM) under the
Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) Anishinabek -
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Strategy (ASETS)
Incorporated in 2009 and includes direct programs and
services for 9 member First Nation Communities
(within the North Superior Region) or approximately
8,000+ First Nation Citizens
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Overview…cont’d Delivers employment and training programs for the First
Nation Citizens who are from the following communities:
◦ Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek (Lake Nipigon Ojibway)
◦ Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (Pic River First Nation)
◦ Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay First Nation)
◦ Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (Sand Point First Nation)
◦ Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek (Gull Bay First Nation)
◦ Michipicoten First Nation
◦ Pays Plat First Nation
◦ Pic Mobert First Nation
◦ Red Rock Indian Band
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Regional Map
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6 Other NW Ontario Regional ASETA Holders:
◦ Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres
(i.e.: Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre)
◦ Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment &
Training Services (KKETS)
◦ Ontario Native Women’s Association
◦ Metis Nation of Ontario
◦ Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong (Grand Council Treaty # 3)
◦ Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management
Board (SLAAMB)
ASETS
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ASETS Priorities
The 3 Strategic Priorities of Aboriginal Skills and
Employment Strategy (ASETS) are:
Demand driven skills development;
Partnership with the private sector and across
the whole-of-government;
and Accountability.
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Client Based Programs & Services
• Course Purchases
and Allowances
• Pre-Employment
Supports
• Employment Start-Up
• Mobility Assistance
• Self-Employment
Benefits
• Wage Subsidy
• Feepayor
• Employment
counseling
• Career planning
• Resume and cover
letter assistance
• Faxing, copying,
printing, internet job
search
• Resource Centre with
Computer Lab
• Bulletin boards
• Telephone use
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Project Based Programs
• Delivery Assistance
• Disability Supports
• Group Course Purchase & Allowances
• Job Creation Partnership
• Job Development
• Project-Based Training
• Self-Employment Benefit
• Wage Subsidy
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Partnerships & Project Based
Program Highlights Partnerships with Businesses, Non-profit organizations, other
Local Delivery Mechanism’s (LDM’s) and/or ASETA holders,
Municipal Governments and Educational Institutions:
◦ Employers: Barrick-Hemlo, Lac des Iles Mine, BOT
Construction, Hospitals, not including over 20 others that
have signed on with past or present proposal submissions
◦ Private Sector: Margaret Anderson Foundation
◦ Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR),
Assembly of First Nations, Indigenous Works
◦ YES Employment, NEW, Employment Ontario Offices
◦ Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
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Partnerships & Project Based
Program Highlights…cont’d
Keewaytinook Okimakanak
City of Thunder Bay, Other Municipalities
Confederation College
Environmental Monitor - Building Environmental Aboriginal
Human Resources (BEAHR) Project
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Lakehead Adult Education Centre
Northstar Training Centre (Construction and Allied
Workers Local Union 607), Carpentry Union
Leadership Thunder Bay
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Partnerships & Project Based
Program Highlights…cont’d
Collaborations with provincial, territorial governments and
federal departments:
◦ Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills
Development, Ontario Ministry of Economic, Development,
Trade and Employment, Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal
Affairs, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Relations and
Reconciliation
◦ Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (Pic River First Nation) High
School
◦ Aboriginal Affairs & Northern Development Canada
◦ Human Resources & Skills Development Canada
◦ FEDNORAETS – April 25, 2018
Past Initiatives…
First Nations Pre-Employment and Education Pilot
Project (FN-PREP)
Food Service Worker Training Program (FSW)
Construction Craft Worker Training Program
(CCW) 2017, 2016 and 2015
Summer Aboriginal Youth Business (SAYbiz )
Program
Natural Resources Training to Employment
(NRTE) Program
Mining Essentials Training
Personal Support Worker (PSW) 2016
Project ENABLE
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Current Initiatives…
Construction Craft Worker 2018
Carpentry 2018
Supercom Services Delivery Partnership
MINO BIMAADIZIWIN - Building Innovative Pathways to
Indigenous Employment (Service Delivery Enhancements)
◦ Education (i.e.: TOWES, PLAR, OSSD, etc…) & Life Skills & Elders Support
◦ Dinowigehmin Aboriginal Youth Leadership Program (AYLP)
◦ Training to Employment Programs (Health, Forestry, Construction, Energy
Sectors)
◦ Indigenous Workplace Inclusion: Strategies Moving Forward
Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario (AABO) - North West
Link Committee
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Supercom Overview
East-West Tie Transmission Project identified in 2010 Long Term
Energy Plan - one of top 5 priority transmission projects
Project needed by Ontario Power Authority to supply NWOnt
230 kilovolt transmission line Wawa to Thunder Bay
Construction starts Nov 2018, completion Nov 2020, 1000 person
years of employment
Six Indigenous communities within project area, opportunities for
training and mobilization of local Indigenous skilled workforce
‘SuperCom’ manages interests of the six communities
Collaborative strategy Confederation College, Anishinabek
Employment and Training Services (AETS) and SuperCom
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East-West Transmission Line
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Supercom Partners
Partner Role Responsibility
SuperCom Contract
Holder
Coordinate collaboration between
member communities and the general
contractors/Joint Venture partners
AETS Service Delivery
Agent
Support and manage participant success
leading to employment
Confederation
College
Education and
Training
Lead in development of training
strategy and deliver program training
Nextbridge Owner/Partner Ensure that the project meets the
Ontario Energy Board requirements.
80% owner of the East West Tie, other
20% owned by the 6 proximate First
Nations
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Supercom Training Strategy Community outreach, recruitment, comprehensive intake and assessment
Student centered model, individualized planning and wraparound support services
Tier 1 –Training Preparation
Energy Readiness – Foundational skills
Tier 2 – Semi-Skilled Occupations
Basic Line Cutting, Clearing (Chainsaw), Security Guard, Remote Camp Cook
Surface Diamond Driller Helper, Remote Camp Support, Environmental
Monitoring
HEO Equipment Rental, Surveying, Mechanical Harvesting
Tier 3 Skilled Pre-Trades
Carpentry, Electrical, Plumber, Welder, Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics
Construction Craft Worker, Cement Finisher, Forestry Truck Driver, Power Line
Technician
Tier 4 Employment Preparation
Focus on onboarding and job retention
Performance Management and Evaluation
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Supercom Sustainability
Transferable skills to other locations, employers and sectors
Trades Certification linked to mobility
Community-based investments for self-employment
opportunities
Additional educational pathways
SuperCom positioning for wise practices, model transfer and
project leadership on other transmission line projects, including
Watay Power
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AETS Service Delivery
Enhancement Benefits….part of a
Community Hub Initiative:
● Lifestyle: A high quality of life through an inclusive
Community Hub
● Environment: A cleaner, greener, multi-purposed and
accessible space
● Economy: A prosperous and more diversified economy,
including culturally tailored employment and training services
● Governance: Recognized as a best-run City which
promotes reconciliation and relationship building
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AETS in the Thunder Bay Public
Library…
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Workplace Inclusion
November 20, 2017 Thunder Bay Event:
◦ Website in collaboration with the Local Employment Planning Council (North Superior Workforce Planning Board)
◦ Poster
◦ Agenda
◦ Media Advisory
◦ Pictures (ppt)
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Workplace Inclusion…cont’d
Event Agenda:
◦ Introduction to Indigenous People’s Story Within Canada
◦ Reframing the Lens of Indigenous Inclusion
◦ Improving Workplace Communications
◦ Local Perspectives
◦ Recruitment Insights
◦ Opening the Door to Connect with the Indigenous
Community
◦ The Role that Leadership Plays Building an Indigenous
Inclusive Workplace
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Workplace Inclusion…cont’d
Partners:◦ Local Employment Planning Council (North
Superior Workforce Planning Board)
◦ Indigenous Works
◦ Human Resources Profesionals Association of Northwestern Ontario (HRPANO)
◦ Ontario Centre for Workforce Innovation
◦ Employment and Social Development Canada
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Indigenous Works - Inclusion
Continuum
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Indigenous Works – Partnership
Model
THE ENGAGEMENT
GAP
An Assessment of
Corporate-Indigenous
Relations
A new Canadian
Engagement Index Score
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“Majority of companies lack the motivation,
competencies and organizational readiness to
effectively engage and partner”.
Corporate - Indigenous Partnerships
Engagement Index
Score = 13/100
85% Dis-engaged
TRC Awareness 28%
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Engagement
20 30 1218
8 5 15*
*Atlantic RegionAETS – April 25, 2018
Group 1: The Dis-engaged
Majority (85%)
1/3 never considered engaging;
Passive approach; limited perceived value; time-consuming/costly; allocate few resources
Nearly 70% said they needed at least one form
of support to move forward:
1. Guidance from Indigenous groups (29%)
2. Dedicated, experienced resources (22%)
3. Mentorship from other businesses (19%)
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OpportunitiesBusinesses are passive but motivated if:
◦ Approached directly by Indigenous groups & businesses
◦ Made aware of the potential labour pool & access to markets
◦ Convinced of the business case
In order to act, businesses need support:
◦ Guidance from Indigenous groups
◦ Dedicated, experienced resources (internal & external)
◦ Mentorship from engagement veterans
◦ Other means of persuasion (they are unlikely to act on their own)
Authentic, sustainable partnerships require that businesses:
◦ Commit from top-down (not just sales or HR)
◦ Build Indigenous capacity (set-asides, opportunities to develop)
◦ Communicate clearly and consistently on expectations and goalsAETS – April 25, 2018
Engagement & Partnership
Strategy:
5 Pillars1. Build awareness and education2. A need for targeted outreach to businesses
in sectors that are “ready to jump”3. Navigate barriers & access opportunities 4. Incentives/Pull Strategies5. Policy Mechanisms
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Three Impact Models
1. an investment in awareness could result in 22,000 jobs for Indigenous people’
2. supporting companies who are ‘ready to jump’ would generate 14,000 jobs;
3. helping companies to navigate employment barriers and opportunities could result in 52,000 jobs;
All three action models would generate 88,000 jobs.
An increase from 13/100 to 14/100 = approx. 10,000 jobs
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Workplace Inclusion…cont’d
Northwestern Ontario Research Report Excerpts:
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Workplace Inclusion…cont’d
Northwestern Ontario Research Report Excerpts:
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Workplace Inclusion…cont’d
Northwestern Ontario Research Report Excerpts related to…◦ Do you believe that you met potential
Indigenous Partners at the Event and/or the Dinner?
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Workplace Inclusion…cont’d
Northwestern Ontario Video :
◦ Part 1 Summary
or https://youtu.be/sEmzt3YSnqo
◦ Part 2 Testimonials
or https://youtu.be/UXkJDZ7RQ28
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Workplace Inclusion…cont’d
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Residential
Schools (TRC) made a specific call to action for...
◦ Corporate Canada to make opportunities available for Indigenous
peoples by addressing the gaps that have disconnected their
communities from economic opportunity, build respectful relationships
and, ultimately commit to partnerships that will lead to long-term
sustainable growth.
The Northwestern Ontario research results and the Indigenous
Works Partnership Report found that, Corporate Canada is
unlikely to act on this call to action on their own, and that
engagement and partnership gaps will continue to be the norm.
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Contact Information
Anishinabek Employment & Training Services
277 Park AvenueThunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 1C4Tel.: (807) 346-0307Fax: (807) 346-0310Toll Free: 866-870-AETS (2387)
Email: [email protected]: www.aets.org
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