Canada. Indigenous Services Canada - Northern Ontario - Canada. Indigenous Services Canada - Northern Ontario - Thunder Bay - Regional Office - Fort William First Nation Office - Administration

Program:

Canada. Indigenous Services Canada - Northern Ontario - Thunder Bay - Regional Office - Fort William First Nation Office - Administration

Organization:

Canada. Indigenous Services Canada - Northern Ontario

Phone Numbers:

807-623-3534

Fax:

807-623-3536

Email:

infopubs@sac-isc.gc.ca

Website:

www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html

Address:

100 Anemki Place Suite 101
Thunder Bay, ON
P7J 1A5

Location:

Located on Fort William First Nation on Anemki Place and Mission Rd

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm

Service Description:

Works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis, with the vision to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities
Programs offered include:
Aboriginal Business Canada

Provides support in business planning, start-up, expansion and marketing
Offers financial assistance
Provides business information and resource materials
Offers referrals to other possible sources of financing or business support
Provides assistance to new businesses, existing businesses, young entrepreneurs and to aboriginal organizations

Post-Secondary Student Support Program

Provides tuition support for students; may include fees for registration, tuition and the cost of books and supplies required for courses
Provides travel support for students who must leave their permanent place of residence to attend college or university
Provides a grant for students to return home once every semester
Grants also covers any dependents that live with the student
Provides living expenses for full-time students to help cover the costs of food, shelter, transportation and day care

University College Entrance Preparation Program

Offers financial assistance for students with the cost of tuition fees, books and travel, and living allowances

Special Education Program

Provides access to special education programs and services that are culturally sensitive
Offers direct school-based services
Provides support for First Nations schools to design and implement special education programs

First Nations and Inuit Summer Student Career Placement Program

Supports opportunities for career-related work experience and training
Provides wage contributions

First Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience Program

Funds proposals from First Nation and Inuit governments and organizations to provide supervised work experience
Pays minimum wage plus benefits for a period of six to nine months

First Nations and Inuit Science and Technology Camp Program

Promotes science and technology as career choices
Participants gain first-hand experience in various science and technology disciplines
Provides funds to First Nation and Inuit governments or organizations either to design and run a science camp or to provide sponsorship

First Nations Schools Co-operative Education Program

Funds proposals to establish or expand co-operative education programs in First Nation schools on reserves
Creates school-based work/ study opportunities that provide meaningful work experience in a supportive environment

Fees:

None

Application:

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population:

Aboriginal Business Canada

Young Entrepreneurs - 18 and 35 years of age
New Businesses - 36 years of age or older and seeking support to start or purchase a business
Existing Businesses - 36 years of age or older and seeking support for a business they already operate
Aboriginal Organizations - An organization conducting advocacy and research activities designed to promote Aboriginal business development

Post-Secondary Student Support Program

Inuit and Status Indian students (residing on or off reserve)

University College Entrance Preparation Program

Inuit and Status Indian students (residing on or off reserve)
Students enrolled in university/college entrance preparation programs

Special Education Program

Students with special needs that require resources beyond those intended for the general student population

First Nations and Inuit Summer Student Career Placement Program

Inuit and First Nation students at the secondary and post-secondary levels
Eligible proposals must provide a job with a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 40 hours of subsidized employment per week
Work terms must last 4-8 consecutive weeks
Proposals must provide students with career related work opportunities

First Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience Program

16-24 years of age
Out-of-school unemployed Inuit and First Nation

Languages:

English ; French ; Ojibwe

Area Served:

City of Thunder Bay, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, District of Thunder Bay, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern