Rural, remote, and northern communities
Skills ecosystems in northern, rural and remote communities experience key differences compared to southern Canada. These regions are shaped by large Indigenous populations, distinct Indigenous governance structures, and large but sparsely populated territories.
Finance and management skills for economic reconciliation
Indigenous skilled labour is critical to realizing a new vision of economic reconciliation where First…
Roadmap for workforce development in Newfoundland and Labrador
People in rural and remote areas of Newfoundland and Labrador face unique challenges in terms…
Building bridges: increasing opportunity for Inuit
Industries and public institutions tied to Inuit communities have a responsibility to empower Inuit employment…
Inuit conservation is transforming life and work in the Arctic
An emerging Inuit-led conservation sector draws on hunting and fishing to innovate in areas like…
Values, knowledge and vision: how Inuit skills can strengthen northern economies
How can Northern economies grow through Inuit skills and community priorities? This primer explores job…
Made in Nunavut: building Inuit skills for northern offshore fisheries and beyond
This case study analysis focuses on skills training for Nunavut’s commercial offshore fisheries, but the…
Saskatchewan’s Forest Sector: Future Skills for an Indigenous-Led Revitalization
The forest sector in northern Saskatchewan must contend with labour shortages, skills gaps, and the…
Skills development in northern mining regions: lessons from Manitoba
Many Indigenous workers in northern Manitoba depending on mining for employment, but workers may face…
Skills development in the North: an ecosystem shaped by distinct challenges
The Northern skills ecosystem is shaped by distinct challenges. This primer discusses how these challenges…