Building Economic Resilience: Skills Development in Indigenous and Northern Communities

Indigenous and Northern entrepreneurs are vital to Canada’s economy and community well-being. Yet, many continue to face systemic barriers that limit access to skills training, funding, and infrastructure.

Join us for a conversation on how skills development can strengthen economic resilience and self-determination in Indigenous and Northern communities. Drawing from real-world FSC-funded initiatives, this webinar explores what it takes to create inclusive, community-led solutions.

What You’ll Gain:

• A deeper understanding of systemic barriers impacting Indigenous and Northern entrepreneurs and SMEs
• Real-world examples of inclusive program design and implementation, drawn from FSC-funded projects.
• Practical strategies for meaningfully engaging Indigenous and Northern communities and embedding equity in skills development efforts

Who Should Attend:

This webinar is open to anyone working to advance inclusive and resilient workforce development across Canada. Whether you’re a policymaker, educator, industry leader, or community partner, this webinar offers valuable perspectives to help drive systemic change.

In addition to the webinar we are hosting a Peer Learning Group (PLG) in collaboration with Research Impact Canada to provide a space for deeper, informal dialogue. This session will support workforce development professionals, community organizations, and training providers in exploring challenges, sharing practices, and identifying solutions for advancing skills equity.
Register for the PLG here: https://luma.com/cemzt3xx