Nunavut
In the Media
Indigenous Peoples in the Workplace: Examining Employment, Discrimination, Training and Artificial Intelligence Use Report
The Indigenous Peoples in the Workplace: Examining Employment, Discrimination, Training and Artificial Intelligence Use Report builds on previous Diversity Institute research by using data from Wave 8 of the Survey on Employment and Skills, which was conducted by the Environics Institute for Survey Research, in partnership with the Future Skills Centre and the Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University.
In the Media
Nunavut does not have its own immigration pathway, despite acute labour shortages
Every other Canadian province and two of the three territories select their own economic immigrants. Nunavut doesn't — and the reasons have more to do with Inuit employment and a small, strained labour market.
Research
Supporting Indigenous and Northern Entrepreneurs
We synthesized recent data on the North’s economy, and a literature review on the various barriers and enablers to entrepreneurship and businesses in the Territorial North (incl. Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut).
Project
Inshore Fishery Development in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut
The Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut faces both significant opportunity and structural challenges as it seeks to expand community-based inshore fisheries. With isolated communities and a rapidly growing youth population, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation (QC) has prioritized creating accessible pathways into fisheries-related careers through hands-on learning, training, and internships.
Event
Turning Disruption into Opportunity: Mid-Career Pathways for Canada’s Workforce
Join FSC to explore real-world examples of career guidance, upskilling, and transition supports in action, discover how governments, employers, labour, and training providers can work together to meet evolving labour-market needs, and take away actionable lessons on helping mid-career Canadians move into emerging roles while building long-term opportunities.
Event
On the Road to Net Zero: Global Lessons from Place-based Skills Development
Join experts and authors of the Learning from Place-Based Approaches on the Road to Net Zero report for a focused discussion on how place-based strategies from around the world are helping communities prepare for change, create new opportunities, and strengthen local resilience.
Event
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.
Blog
Reflections from Yellowknife: Learning from Indigenous Entrepreneurship in the North
This gathering was designed with intention: to explore how entrepreneurship can strengthen community well-being, drive innovation, and shape a future grounded in shared values and Northern strength.
September 17, 2025
26 minutes
Podcast
Season 5 | Episode 5
Learning from One Another: Skills, Training, and Workforce Development in Northern Communities
In this episode of the Future Skills Podcast, host Jeremy Strachan explores the complex and evolving landscape of skills development and workforce training in Northern...
Featuring: Jeremy Strachan, Amanda Thompson, Kris Mullaly, Xina Cowan