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“Working Warriors and NAIW has been life-changing for me, providing me with training and opportunities to launch my career. I wouldn’t be where I am today without this program. ”

A Turn-Key Solution to Indigenous Engagement

Working Warriors is an innovative national skills registry and human resources system designed specifically for every Indigenous community in Canada. We work with communities on a national level to determine the skill set, employment and educational levels of each of their members with the ultimate goal of creating a national skills inventory.

The National Association of Indigenous Workers is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the skills and talents of Indigenous employees and helping to secure meaningful and long-term employment, while celebrating their culture. The NAIW connects a growing Indigenous workforce to training, education and employment opportunities with industry.

Lucien Ledoux Project Manager & Liaison for Working Warriors

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COMMON BARRIERS ∙ Many communities do not have adequate Human Resources systems in place.

∙ Lack of information regarding education levels, experience, training, demographics, etc. for each community member.

∙ Many individuals do not have a resume or an avenue to market themselves to industry.

To address these barriers we designed Working Warriors – an online skills registry designed specifically for Indigenous communities and individuals to use. The Working Warriors portal collects the data required to understand each community’s unique workforce and business structure. We provide HR tools such as step-by-step resume builders, business directories and a comprehensive Community Resource Information System that generates useful analytics (education and employment levels, demographics, etc.) and status reports for every Indigenous community nationwide.

SOLUTION

Resume Builder

National Skills

InventoryRemote ITSupport

CommunityStatus ReportBilingual

CommunityResource

Information System

Human Resources

Tools

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COMMON BARRIERS ∙ A standardized engagement process is absent to connect industry and Indigenous communities, therefore employment opportunities are minimized for individuals.

∙ An Indigenous workforce is often mandatory in most capital projects, yet companies across Canada are struggling to find this workforce.

∙ There is no avenue for Indigenous communities to market themselves with industry, thus their voice is lost.

The National Association of Indigenous Workers provides a standardized system for employers to engage with Indigenous people. By providing employers with the information and resources necessary to engage an Indigenous workforce, our members can reach new markets and better jobs. The NAIW exists to support the goals of its members and is the collective voice of Indigenous workers in Canada.

THE NAIW - A UNIFIED SOLUTION

ApprenticeshipProgram

StandardizedEngagement

Cultural Awareness

Unified Voice

Employment Education& Training

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A Community-Based Approach

DATABASE Working Warriors hires an administrator in each Indigenous community to collect the information required to input into the Working Warriors database (resumes, skill set, educational levels, etc.) to determine their workforce.

COMMUNITY PROFILE A profile is built that allows communities to understand who is ready to go to work and who needs educational support or upgrading to enter the workforce.

Here is a breakdown of how the process works

WORKINGWARRIORS INDUSTRY NAIW EMPLOYMENT

& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTLONG-TERM EMPLOYMENTBy utilizing community resources, promoting aboriginally owned business and providing a standardized engagement process for employers, we provide the tools to create a mutually beneficial relationship between all parties.

iNDIGENOUS REQUIREMENTFor major capital projects an indigenous workforce is often mandatory.

jOBS Industry supplies NAIW with jobs and project requirements.

STANDARDIZED ENGAGEMENTNIAW uses the data from the Working Warriors portal to provide employers with qualified employees.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING By utilizing our educational partners and apprenticeship program, individuals can complete the training they need while obtaining full time work.

How the Process Works

NAIW and Working Warriors uses a grassroots, community-based approach to hire people from within their communities to gather and input data into our database.

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NAIW uses the information from the Working Warriors database to bridge the gap with industry so that employment and economic development is achieved.

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I N D I V I D UA L SBy entering your information into the Working Warriors portal, NAIW will market and connect you with and our industry partners to help you secure long-term employment.

REGISTER TODAY!Our website has a step-by-step resume builder that is free of charge. Just enter your information and a resume will be generated or upload your resume direct to the database.

Benefits of Registering• A Step-by-Step Resume Builder

• Training & Education

• Promoting Indigenous Culture

• Employment Opportunities

• General Assistance (Funding, Benefits, Support, etc.)

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E D U CAT I O N & T R A I N I N G

Apprenticeship Program

Working Warriors and the NAIW helps to prepare its members to enter the workforce. We give them a competitive advantage by facilitating orientation and training programs to upgrade their skills and advance in the workplace.

We have built various partnerships with educational and training organizations, such as Contact North, who offer online training programs. You can receive the education required to enter the workforce without leaving your community.

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Online Training Programs Post-Secondary InstitutionsThe Indigenous Apprenticeship Program (IAP) is an internal program to help individuals enter the workforce by developing their skills through job shadowing, training and career counseling while securing employment. The IAP is designed to transition entry level employees into an apprenticeship, creating a long-term skilled workforce.

We have various contacts and relationships with Post-Secondary institutions and affiliated Indigenous centres that we can connect you with, to receive information specific to your needs. Whether you are looking for information about student loans, scholarships or courses you can take, we can provide guidance and point you in the right direction.

Safety Training and OrientationPreparing a new employee for a job site is a key factor in the successful retention and safety of the individual. This is why we offer a comprehensive three day orientation that covers:

Day 1: Orientation (workers’ rights and responsibilities, safe work habits, etc.)

Day 2: Safety Training (WHMIS, fall protection, etc.)

Day 3: Site Preparation (what to expect before you arrive at job site, conflict resolution, adapting to the work environment, time management, etc.)

O N-T H E-J O B T R A I N I N GWe encourage all members to reach their full potential and advance their skill set by receiving ad-ditional education through one of our educational partners.

P O S T-S E CO N DA RY

Whether you want to jump into the workforce or looking to attend university or college to upgrade your skills, NAIW can provide you with information specific to your needs to help you achieve your goals and dreams.

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Our Community Resource Information System provides comprehensive status reports on your community - from education levels and training needs, to resumes and employment opportunities in your area.

BENEFITS - URBAN AND RURAL• A User Friendly Community Resource

Information System• Easy communication between

Communities and Employers • Access to useful data and community

reports (education & occupation levels, skill set, demographic info, etc.)

• Aboriginally-owned Business directory • Local Business Opportunities and

Promotion

Working Warriors and NAIW empowers communities, allowing them take a proactive approach in developing their community’s infrastructure and to maximize their employment and economic development opportunities. The Working Warriors portal generates a community outlook and status report that can be used for reporting, contract negotiations, funding proposals, training programs and allows you to identify everything that makes your community great, including your most important assets – your people.

• Community Sponsorship Opportunities & Events

• Economic Development • New Partnerships (organizations working

together towards common goal)• Cultural Promotion • National Unity

E M P OW E R I N G CO M M U N I T I E S

Canada’s Indigenous people are located both rurally and in urban centres. Our strategy focuses on both.

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Industry ExperienceBy working in the construction

industry, we have learned

firsthand the challenges all parties

face when hiring an indigenous

workforce.

Fox Lake Cultural Festival We hosted a festival at Fox Lake

First Nation bringing industry, rural

and urban Indigenous people

together.

Indigenous Culture We immersed ourselves within

the indigenous culture, listing and

learning to the stories told by First

Nations, Metis and Inuit people.

Implementation in New BrunswickWe partnered with Joint

Economic Development Initiative

(JEDI) where our program is fully

integrated within indigenous

communities in New Brunswick.

Indigenous ApprenticeshipProgram The Indigenous Apprenticeship

program was created after

recognizing the barriers faced by

individuals entering the workforce.

O U R CO M M I T M E N T TO T H I S P R OJ E C T

Working Warriors and the NAIW is

the result of many years of listening

and learning of the struggles

that communities face and the

challenges Industry encounters in

building relationships. For years

we have been piloting and testing

this program within communities

and on job sites, so we know what

works. Here are some highlights

from the journey that led us to

create NAIW and Working Warriors.

10 YEARS IN THE MAKING Worldwide InitiativeThe concern for effective

Indigenous engagement is

felt well beyond our national

borders. We have designed

our platform to be easily

translated and utilized as

a bridge between industry

and an Indigenous workforce

worldwide.

PartnershipsWe developed various partnerships

with organizations such as the Native

Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)

to assist our members.

Santander Project: Peru

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O U R I M PAC TWe have a corporate responsibility to ensure that all Canadians can share in our nation’s wealth. Indigenous peoples have the youngest and fastest growing demographic in Canada. The opportunities we provide them today will shape our workforce for tomorrow. Through a partnership with Indigenous peoples, Industry and Government, we have the ability to build a new workforce and help individuals become the role models that will inspire future generations.

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CONTACT US:1540 Saskatchewan AvenueWinnipeg, MB, R3H 0G7

info@workingwarriors.ca info@naiw.ca204 774 7799

workingwarriors.canaiw.ca