Employment for Aboriginal and Native Communities
By Ra
Miziwe Biik
Aboriginal Employment and Training was created in 1991 to meet the unique
training and employment needs of aboriginal peoples. Miziwe Biik provides the
Greater Toronto Area’s Aboriginal community with training initiatives and
employment services.
Formerly known as
The Greater Toronto Aboriginal Management Board (G.T.A.M.B), the name MIZIWE
BIIK was given by Elder Jim Windigo. The new name is associated with the
female water spirit, and means “water which flows all around us”. The overall
spirit of change has been an ongoing atmosphere at Miziwe Biik.
An upcoming event:
There will be an Aboriginal Employment Networking Session presented by Miziwe Biik. Meet reps from Xerox Canada, Royal Bank, Scotiabank, TD Canada Trust, Home Depot, Delta Hotels, Accenture and more! When: Mon., Oct. 21, 2013, 5-8 p.m.. Registration: 5-5:30 p.m. Where: Daniel Spectrum, 585 Dundas Street, Toronto. To register, contact Carol White, carol.white@miziwebiik.com or 416-591-2310 ext. 2257.
The Conference Board of Canada published a report, Creating Wealth and Employment in Aboriginal Communities,
which highlights the factors that contribute to successful wealth and
employment creation in 10 Aboriginal communities. It also identifies strategies
for job and wealth creation in Aboriginal communites.
Industry Canada created the Aboriginal Business Directory which lists approximately 1500
business enterprises owned by Aboriginal people in Canada.
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