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Program:
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Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council - Employment and Training
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Phone Numbers:
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613-798-1488
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-263-4889
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Address:
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226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
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Location:
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- Thunder Bay Métis Hall is located at May St S in the South Ward
- Closest intersection is at May St S and Arthur St E
- Situated directly across the street from the Thunder Bay District Social Services building
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates as a program under the Education and Training Branch
Provides a range of culturally appropriate programs and services for Métis people to enhance employability and related skills including:- Apprenticeship support
- Career counselling
- Employment readiness support and training
- Financial support/wage subsidies and opportunity through a number of programs which may vary by office locations; programs are listed on the website
- Mobility assistance
- Self-employment coaching assistance such as business plan and accounting information and access to computers, photocopiers and other equipment
- Services for clients with disabilities
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Must complete an initial Participant Registration Form to begin the process
- Call office for information about which employment and training programs offering financial support are available at this location
- Financial support for education/training programs is determined through intake and assessment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Federally-funded supports for eligible Métis clients (either registered or self-identified) 15 years of age and older who are living in Ontario and are:
- Unemployed
- Underemployed
- In jeopardy of job loss (ie pending layoff)
- Not listed on the Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAC) registry of Indian status
Job search and preparation supports available to the public
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay, District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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5/22/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=211073
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