Apatisiwin Employment & Training

Apatisiwin is a Swampy Cree word meaning “employment, training, and jobs”. This program offers a variety of employment and training programs and services designed to provide urban Indigenous individuals opportunities to better their economic lives through culturally based services.

The mission of the program is to provide strength and promote self-resilience and enhance the unity of Indigenous individuals as well as to increase and improve opportunities for meaningful employment.

Corrections Literacy Initiative

The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development and Ministry of the Solicitor General have partnered to launch the Literacy & Basic Skills Corrections Literacy Initiative (CLI).

The CLI is a pilot that involves delivery of LBS programming in sixteen correctional institutions. The program provides selected service providers with resources to expand their LBS programming to designated facilites.

Literacy & Basic Skills – Ages 18+

Located in our St. Catharines office, this program offers adult literacy training and upgrading in a wide range of subjects. Learners can enhance the skills that are required to deal with all aspects of daily living, while learning about Indigenous culture. It is our goal to provide individualized, leaner-centred instruction that focuses on personal well-being as well as academics. Indigenous and non-Indigenous are welcome.

This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario and through the Canada-Ontario Job Fund Agreement.

Soaring Eagles Alternative School Program

In partnership with the Niagara Catholic District School Board, Niagara Regional Native Centre launched the Soaring Eagles Alternative Secondary and Elementary School located at the St. John’s Conservation site in Fonthill, Ontario. Transportation is provided.

Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound

The Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound (UIHB) program offers a four year education-to-employment program designed to address the unique barriers that Indigenous mothers face in finding meaningful employment.

This program focuses on enhancing the well-being and prosperity of both the mothers and their children by providing tailored support, skills training, and employment opportunities. Through a combination of education, mentorship, and practical work experience, we empower Indigenous mothers to achieve their career goals and build a brighter future for their families.