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CBC Lite | University of Toronto implements tuition-free initiative for 9 First Nations
The University of Toronto has launched a tuition-free initiative for nine First Nations whose territories include or are adjacent to its campuses in downtown Toronto, Mississauga and Scarborough.
CBC Lite | University of Toronto implements tuition-free initiative for 9 First Nations
indigenous-education-awards-atco.pdfIf you choose to self-identify when applying to post-secondary remember to also self-identify to your chosen College or University.
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College
Links to Indigenous Advisors at each College
Links to Indigenous Advisors at each College
Indigenous Education Contacts- Colleges june 2020-1 (1).pdfUniversity
University
OUIndigenous provides information about supports and services for Indigenous students interested in, or already attending, an Ontario university.
New Brampton Campus
Whether you’re a local student, an international student, an Anishinaabe student, or just thinking about university… Algoma welcomes you to a community built on enriching personal connections and cross-cultural experiences designed to accelerate your success.
Metis
Metis
-Information on Summer employment, post-secondary resources and financial supports
Ongoing funding (no deadline)
Ongoing funding (no deadline)
Receive a $750 cheque
Receive a $750 cheque
High-School students are eligible to receive funding for books and supplies.
There is no deadline for this funding – applicants can apply year round.
To receive funding, email the following items to Highschoolsupport@miziwebiik.com.
Please submit all documents below together at one time.
Proof of High-School enrolment
Making the Connection: Indigenous People and Construction Employment
Making the Connection: Indigenous People and Construction Employment
In partnership with Liuna Local 183, the Construction Craft Worker (CCW) Apprenticeship is an extremely versatile program that offers the trainee the capacity to work in a variety of sectors and construction fields. Our program covers a broad base of skills including form setting, scaffolding, and concrete placement skills. Some of the tasks completed by a CCW trainee include, erecting and dismantling concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites. They mix, pour and spread materials such as, concrete and asphalt.
Requirements for entry to the program
Requirements for entry to the program
Participants need to identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) and must be currently residing within the Greater Toronto Area.
Attendees will need to fill out a new Miziwe Biik registration form and Employment Ontario form which can be downloaded on our Forms page.
Along with ALL of the following:
Valid driver’s license/government issued photo ID
Valid social insurance
Minimum of grade 10 or 16 credits in high school
*International documents are not accepted by the MLTSD. All international docs must be assessed – I can provide more info if necessary
LiUNA Local 183 Training Centre has just been notified that effective immediately, the Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development is requiring that all apprentices be double vaccinated.
Currently, we are looking to employ more Indigenous border services officers, non-uniformed employees and leaders.
Awards-for-Indigenous-youth-FINAL.pdf
THE AWARDS
THE AWARDS
There are three different awards available:
Merit Awards ($500) – for students completing Grades 10 – 12, including upgrading;
Bursaries ($1,000) – for students enrolled in trade, diploma or certificate programs;
Scholarships ($1,500) – for students enrolled in degree or graduate programs.
There is a maximum of one award per applicant per year. Students must re-apply each year if they wish to be considered.
ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY
You can apply for one of our Indigenous Education Awards if you:
Are a Canadian Indigenous person;
Are enrolled full-time in high school (including upgrading) or an accredited post-secondary institution or training program;
Are not the child of an ATCO employee.
School To Work
School To Work
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