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Provinces/Territories: Alberta | British Columbia | New Brunswick | Ontario | Quebec | Yukon
| Type of Institution: | College |
| Type of Program(s): | Agro-forestry training in 3 Certificates of Proficiency |
| Entrance Requirements: | Not specified |
| Length of Training: | Introduction to Woodlot Management - 59 hrs; Woodlot Planning& Implementation - 97 hrs; Production & Marketing of Woodlot Products - 98 hrs |
| Course Location: | Fairview |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work |
| Client Certification: | Certificate of Proficiency |
| Aboriginal Content: | Not specified |
| Support Services: | None |
| Accreditation: | Fairview College |
| Other Information: | Certificate includes courses in: Woodlot Ecology, Inventory; Economic Feasibility of Woodlots; Planning, Development, Maintenance, Harvesting, Marketing I & II, Sawmilling; Value added Processing Hardwoods & Softwoods |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Fairview College Box 3000 Fairview, AB T0H 1L0 Phone: (403)935-6600; Fax: (403)835-6698 |
| Type of Institution: | Provincial government |
| Type of Program(s): | (i) Fire-Fighter; (ii) Crew Boss; (iii) Squad Boss; (iv) Sector Boss |
| Entrance Requirements: | (i) None for entry-level fire fighters but to move up to the next level, one needs to be certified at the previous level; (ii & iii) Must be a certified firefighter, with supervisory and leadership capabilities;(iv) Nominees must have Fire Boss I certification and considerable experience on fires in a supervisory role |
| Length of Training: | All are six full days, except for: (iv) two weeks |
| Course Location: | (i & iii) Training locations as needed across the province; (ii & iv) Environmental Training Centre, Hinton, Alberta |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom situation is often in tent camps in the field and delivered by Land and Forest Services (LFS) staff and contract instruction; (iv)Classroom situation, with two fire simulator exercises also conducted in this course |
| Client Certification: | A certificate is given to successful candidates |
| Aboriginal Content: | (iv) Cross-cultural awareness |
| Support Services: | All costs are paid by LFS |
| Accreditation: | Provincial Fireline Certification Program |
| Other Information: | Most of the trainees/workers are from various M‚tis and Native rural communities |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Mike Dubina Provincial Training Coordinator Forest Protection Division Land and Forest Services 10725-120 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5G 0S8 Phone: (403)427-6807; Fax: (403)479-2270 |
| Type of Institution: | Non-profit |
| Type of Program(s): | Aboriginal Natural Resources Management and Development; Geographic Information Systems for Aboriginal Lands Management; Aboriginal and Environmental Resources |
| Entrance Requirements: | Aboriginal leaders who are directly involved in natural resources development activities for their respective communities; Aboriginal executives and managers who are in the forefront of development stages in the fields of natural resources management and development negotiations with the forest industry; general interested parties, and those with an interest of integrating GIS with current operations |
| Length of Training: | Offered October 7-10, 1996 (only) GIS: September 29 - October 3, 1996 (only) |
| Course Location: | Sacred Springs, Banff, Alberta |
| Delivery Method: | Workshops detailing Aboriginal initiatives in the development of forestry and timber resources, including influencing more favourable federal policy outcomes, and various other resources, management, sustainable uses; GIS: trainees will discover how the specialized technology of GIS and Aboriginal world views fit together in a very special way |
| Client Certification: | Certificate from Banff Centre |
| Aboriginal Content: | Faculty Leader for Natural Resource Management is Harry Bombay, Executive Director for the National Aboriginal Forestry Association. GIS Faculty leaders are Aboriginal professionals that major in GIS technology. The Banff Centre Programs are directed and developed for First Nations people |
| Support Services: | There are special grants for tuition and accommodation available. Tuition is $475.00, plus accommodation, travel and meals; GIS $1250.00, plus accommodation, travel and meals. Airfare savings w/ Canadian Airlines International call: 1-800-667-0324 and refer to CV #M00066. GIS Faculty members are committed to on-going follow-up to address questions that arise post-workshop |
| Accreditation: | The Banff Centre |
| Other Information: | Any of the Aboriginal Leadership and Self-Government programs can be custom designed to meet the unique needs of your organization, business or community. They can deliver customized programs in Banff or in your own location |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Marilyn Willox, Learning Advisor Aboriginal Leadership & Self-Government Programs The Banff Centre for Management Box 1020, Station 45 Banff, AB T0L 0C0 Phone: (403) 762-6327; Fax: (403)762-6422 Internet: http://www.banffmanagement.com |
| Type of Institution: | Non-profit/Non-governmental organization |
| Type of Program(s): | Communication Skills, Engineering, Fire Management, Fish and Wildlife Management, Forest Administration, Ecology, Health, Hydrology and Management, Forest Measurements/General/GIS and Photography/Inventory/ Residue and Waste Surveys/Scaling and Statistics, Forest Policy and Planning, Forest Soils, Integrated Resource Management, Public Forestry Education, Recreation, Silviculture/General/Reforestation/Surveys/Silviculture Systems, Technology, Timber Harvesting and Timber Products |
| Entrance Requirements: | All courses are dependent on training required and as needed by forestry workers |
| Length of Training: | Typically 1-3 days; some are longer |
| Course Location: | Throughout British Columbia |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work |
| Client Certification: | Not specified |
| Aboriginal Content: | Some courses; mostly based on pure science of forest management |
| Support Services: | None |
| Accreditation: | Ministry of Forests |
| Other Information: | The courses available are for people in any forestry program that needs further training in their field |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Provincial Office Shirley Sato, Office Support BC Forestry Continuing Studies Network Room 270, 2357 Main Hall (UBC) Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Phone: (604)822-5874; Fax: (604)822-3106 |
| Type of Institution: | Private |
| Type of Program(s): | Resource Information Management: Resource Information Research, Inventory Systems, Applied Cultural Research Methods, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Map Reading & Aerial Photo Interpretation, Intro to Terrain Mapping; Forest Management: Silviculture, Inventory & Mapping, Supervision, Planting, Spacing & Pruning, Fire & Slash Burning, Safety, Chainsaw Maintenance, Repair & Safety, Power Scalper Safe Operation |
| Entrance Requirements: | Good reading skills, strong interest in maps & computers, Grade 10 preferred |
| Length of Training: | 5 months |
| Course Location: | Courtenay |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field labs |
| Client Certification: | Certificate |
| Aboriginal Content: | Focuses on resource information needs of First Nations for resource management and treaty negotiations |
| Support Services: | Low student/instructor ratio, professional counselling (psychologist) available weekly, team building/networking integrated and encourged in course content |
| Accreditation: | Province of British Columbia |
| Other Information: | Includes GIS and covers computer applications for resource information management in depth |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Community Pacific Resource Group (COMPAC) Suite 201 - 2785 Mansfield Drive Courtenay, BC V9N 2M2 Phone: (604)338-2895; Fax: (604)338-2891 E-mail: compac@mars.ark.com (unverified) |
| Type of Institution: | Non-profit educational society |
| Type of Program(s): | Ecoforestry Client Certification Program; Apprenticeship Training Program; Ecoforestry Summer; and Distance Learning Course |
| Entrance Requirements: | Open to any interested person |
| Length of Training: | Apprenticeship: Three weeks Ecoforestry Summer: Ten days Distance Learning Course: Six months |
| Course Location: | Sites in British Columbia, Canada and in Mountain Grove, Southern Oregon State, USA |
| Delivery Method: | Apprentices will learn hands-on skills and use of tools of the trade in a number of diverse forests. Ecoforestry summer students will learn hands-on experience. Distance learning course students are taught in classroom and field work. |
| Client Certification: | Ecoforestry Client Certification Program |
| Aboriginal Content: | Within the Ecoforestry Summer Program, one course offered is titled: Indigenous Land Ethic & Native Plants & Fire by Dennis Martinez, a Native American Restoration Ecologist |
| Support Services: | Any participants can request assistance with costs, depending on organizations funding |
| Accreditation: | Transferrable credits to Antioch University and University of Victoria (Students must contact the university) |
| Other Information: | Only participants in the Summer Institute are eligible for the Apprenticeship Training. Canadians may pay for the Apprenticeship Training in C$ directly to Ecoforestry Institute Society. Registration is limited to 40 participants. Register early to guarantee attendance. Accommodations are tent sites |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Ecoforestry Institute Society P.O. Box 5070, Station "B" Victoria, BC V8R 6N3 Phone: (604)388-5459; Fax: (604)388-5123 E-mail: eis@islandnet.com |
| Type of Institution: | Non-profit |
| Type of Program(s): | Conservation Officer Training: Forestry, fisheries, wildlife management, environmental issues, and law enforcement |
| Entrance Requirements: | Minimum of grade 10 with good reading skills, exceptional English and math skills, work experience Length of Program: Intensive six months |
| Course Location: | Mission |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work |
| Client Certification: | Certificate |
| Aboriginal Content: | Developed by a First Nations organization to train First Nations people |
| Support Services: | Trainees are assisted with employment accessibility |
| Accreditation: | First Nations Tribal Justice Institute |
| Other Information: | All First Nations Tribal Justice Institute programs are developed on the premise of First Nations law, jurisdiction and self-government initiatives. The training programs are approved by the First Nations Board of Directors, whose members come from across the country |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | First Nations Tribal Justice Institute P.O. Box 3730 Mission, BC V2V 4L2 Phone: (604)826-3691; Fax: (604)826-9296 |
| Type of Institution: | Private for profit |
| Type of Program(s): | Technical Forestry skills, Supervisory skills |
| Entrance Requirements: | Grade 8-10 depending on course |
| Length of Training: | Varies 5-17 weeks, depending on course |
| Course Location: | Usually at First Nation's community |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work |
| Client Certification: | Certificate |
| Aboriginal Content: | None |
| Support Services: | UIC supports the trainee while taking course |
| Accreditation: | BC Forest Service; University College of the Cariboo |
| Other Information: | Lignum Ltd. has a joint venture with various BC First Nations on forest sustainability |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Lignum Ltd. 1200 - 1090 West Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V6E 3V7 Tel: (250) 687-2425 Fax: (250) 687-5714 E-mail: lignum@lignum.com Internet: http://www.lignum.com |
| Type of Institution: | Private for profit |
| Type of Program(s): | Forestry; Pruning; Chainsaw or brushsaw safety & maintenance; Bucking & falling; Brushing & weeding; Juvenile tree spacing, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS); Fire suppression certification, Geophysical, Dangerous snag falling; Forest Management Training |
| Entrance Requirements: | Must be at least 18 years of age |
| Length of Training: | Varies: 2-5 days, 2 weeks, 6 months or 1 year |
| Course Location: | On-site in the community within British Columbia and Alberta |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work and on-the-job training |
| Client Certification: | Certificate in forestry and geophysical (pipelines) |
| Aboriginal Content: | Developed by First Nations contractor to train First Nation people. |
| Support Services: | Life skills counselling |
| Accreditation: | BC Ministry of Forests, Hinton Environment Training Centre, Okanagan College |
| Other Information: | Courses designed to assist forest workers in developing skills and knowledge to meet the safety, quality and production standards required in silviculture reforestation practices and geophysical. |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Kevin LaCroix, Training Consultant Lonewolf Silviculture Contracting & Training RR3, COMP11, St. Anne's Road Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Phone: (250)558-4910; Fax: (250)558-7997 In Alberta: Box 5516 Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3G5 Phone: (403) 791-8782 |
| Type of Institution: | Province of British Columbia |
| Type of Program(s): | Native Unit Crews |
| Entrance Requirements: | Available to work a minimum of 4 1/2 months; 18 years or older; in good physical condition; able to achieve the minimum physical fitness requirements |
| Length of Training: | Intense training |
| Course Location: | District forestry units |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work Certificate: Certified - ensure candidate meets minimum standards and unit crew criteria |
| Aboriginal Content: | Program is geared towards Native people |
| Support Services: | BC Forest Service supplies all the protective gear with the exception of work boots: all trainees must supply their own boots, which should have a vibram type sole, with good ankle support |
| Accreditation: | Ministry of Forests |
| Other Information: | When not fighting fires, unit crews can be found working on projects for programs such as Silviculture, Range, Recreation, Engineering, and Protection. Contact your Local District Office of the BC Forest Service for further information regarding these programs and for any future upcoming initiatives |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Ministry of Forests Protection Branch P.O. Box 9502 Station Provincial Government Victoria, BC V8W 9C2 Fax: (250) 387-5685 |
| Type of Institution: | Province of British Columbia |
| Type of Program(s): | Forest Technician Training Program Courses in technical communications, natural resource management, silviculture, soils and hydrology, resource measurements and related subjects will prepare the student for a four month practical on-the-job training period with a participating forest company. |
| Entrance Requirements: | Prospective students must have completed a grade 12 education , with English 11 or English 050, Algebra 11 or Math 050, and Biology 11 or Biology 050. The student must be approved by both the band and the company. |
| Length of Training: | 12 months program. |
| Course Location: | Merrit BC |
| Delivery Method: | 8 months of classroom training at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in Merrit BC, followed by 4 months practical work experience with a forest company. |
| Client Certification: | Certificate |
| Aboriginal Content: | The program fosters local working partnerships between forest companies and aboriginal groups and provides both academic and technical hands-on forestry training to aboriginal participants. |
| Support Services: | Extensively developed support services for Aboriginal students from across Canada. NVIT is a First Nations oriented college. |
| Accreditation: | Full |
| Other Information: | Program is sponsored by the BC Ministry of Forests, Forest Renewal BC and the Council of Forest Industries. |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Bill Dexter, Senior Program Officer Aboriginal Affairs Branch, Ministry of Forests Phone: (250) 356-2016 Fax: (250) 356-6076 E-mail: Bill.Dexter@gems7.gov.bc.ca OR Paul Willms, Department Head Natural Resources Technology Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Tel: (250) 378-3327 Fax: (250) 378-3332 E-mail: pwillms@nvit.bc.ca Internet: http://www.nvit.bc.ca |
| Type of Institution: | Non-profit, provincially accredited |
| Type of Program(s): | Adult basic education, working with communities through the Learning Centre model to upgrade students to Grade 12. Assist communities to develop curriculum addressing local needs, including forestry studies at the high school level, and working to have curriculum provincially articulated. Also offer Bachelor of Science degree program and other degree programs, such as Bachelor of Administrative Studies, which may have forestry component. First Nations Land Stewardship Management Program being offered Summer 1997 in partnership with the University of British Columbia School of Community and Regional Planning, First Nations House of Learning and the Native Education Centre. |
| Entrance Requirements: | Based on assessment tests |
| Length of Training: | Usually 4-6 month courses |
| Course Location: | No restrictions |
| Delivery Method: | Distance education |
| Client Certification: | Not specified |
| Aboriginal Content: | As per community needs |
| Support Services: | First Nations Education Advisor |
| Accreditation: | Open Learning Agency |
| Other Information: | |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Open Learning Agency 4355 Mathissi Place Burnaby, BC V5G 4S8 Tel: (604)431-3041 or Toll free: 1-800-663-1786 Fax: (604)431-3388 E-mail: olainfo@ola.bc.ca Internet: http://www.ola.bc.ca |
| Type of Institution: | Private for profit |
| Type of Program(s): | Safety in the Woods; Basic Silviculture; Spacing and Pruning; Forest Inventory and Mapping; Planting; Alder and Weed Control; Contracting in Silviculture; Forestry Supervisor; Chainsaw Maintenance, Repair and Safety. Silviculture Survey's; Business Development for First Nations. |
| Entrance Requirements: | Must be at least 18 years of age |
| Length of Training: | Varies: 2 to 10 weeks |
| Course Location: | On-site in the community within British Columbia |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work |
| Client Certification: | In related field of study |
| Aboriginal Content: | Not specified |
| Support Services: | None |
| Accreditation: | Registered with the British Columbia Ministry of Labour's Private Post-Secondary Education Commission |
| Other Information: | Focuses on providing training opportunities in forestry to First Nations communities |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Shelterwood Forest Management Ltd. West Coast Forestry Training Centre 185 Pidcock Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 3C6 Phone: (250)338-9717; Fax: (250)338-5604 E-mail: shelter@island.net |
| Type of Institution: | Non-profit society |
| Type of Program(s): | Practical Forest Hydrology; Overview of Ecologically Responsible Forest Use; Forest Diseases and Insects; Ecologically Responsible Timber Management at the Stand Level, Modules:II & III; and Landscape Analysis and Planning for Large Forest Areas |
| Entrance Requirements: | For Ecologically Responsible Timber Management at the Stand Level, Modules: II and III, recommended prerequisite: Stand Level I or experience as a forest technician, logger, or forester; all other courses are open to any interested persons |
| Length of Training: | 5 full days for each course Program Location: Private forest reserve near Salmo, and some courses are based in Nelson, British Columbia |
| Delivery Method: | Field work and class room |
| Client Certification: | Trainees receive a Certificate of Participation from Silva Forest Foundation |
| Aboriginal Content: | Directly applicable to Aboriginal context. Specially designed courses available upon request. |
| Support Services: | Bursaries are available for those who need assistance for tuition costs |
| Accreditation: | Registered with the BC Private Post-Secondary School Act |
| Other Information: | Silva Forest Foundation can design and deliver on-site workshops in your community |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Silva Forest Foundation P.O. Box 9 Slocan Park, BC V0G 2E0 Phone: (604)226-7222; Fax: (604)226-7446 E-mail: silvafor@web.apc.org |
| Type of Institution: | Non-profit organization |
| Type of Program(s): | BC Coastal Fisheries & Forestry Guidelines; Forest Practices Code Awareness; Soil Conservation; Forest Road Deactivation; Wildlife/Danger Tree Accessors |
| Entrance Requirements: | Specific job-related training |
| Length of Training: | Dependent on training needed |
| Course Location: | On-the-job site preferred within British Columbia |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work |
| Client Certification: | A record of training is maintained. Client certification is awarded for certain training programs and length |
| Aboriginal Content: | Training is interactive and participatory |
| Support Services: | Assistance in developing training plans is the most important criteria |
| Accreditation: | Various agencies |
| Other Information: | This training initiative program is available for forest workers who want to update and integrate new procedures in their current job-related field |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | South Vancouver Island Forest Workers Training Initiative 351 Brae Road Duncan, BC V9L 3T9 Phone: (604)746-6131; Fax: (604)746-1012 |
| Type of Institution: | Non-profit/non-governmental organization |
| Type of Program(s): | Training available in: Vocational Forest Worker: Forest Operations on Sensitive Sites |
| Entrance Requirements: | Introduction to the Forest Industry I, Forest Protection, Chain Saw Production, Conventional Harvesting Techniques, Alternative Methods of Harvesting, General Forestry, Introduction to the Forest Industry II, Forest Measurement, Forest Machine Mechanism |
| Length of Training: | 90 Hours (varies) |
| Course Location: | Miramichi |
| Delivery Method: | Lectures, field demonstration, and field exercises |
| Client Certification: | At either Provincial/Federal Levels |
| Aboriginal Content: | All training is focussed on how Aboriginal values can be incorporated into training modules. Training is available for 8-10 and 20 member groups for First Nations |
| Support Services: | Follow-up programs are part of the majority of training offered |
| Accreditation: | Province of New Brunswick |
| Other Information: | Aboriginal owned and operated by Eel Ground First Nation |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Eel Ground Community Development Centre Inc. Eel Ground First Nation RR#1, Box 6, Site 2 Miramichi, NB E1V 3L8 Phone: (506)627-4604; Fax: (506)627-4605 |
| Type of Institution: | Private for profit |
| Type of Program(s): | GIS Training, Chain Saw Operation and Safety, Survey Assistant/Line Cutter |
| Entrance Requirements: | Varies depending on services needed and experience in each area; mostly upgrading trades |
| Length of Training: | Varies |
| Course Location: | In office training available, serving First Nations communties |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and hands on training |
| Client Certification: | Certificate of Training |
| Aboriginal Content: | CNA Technical Services is First Nations owned and operated, to serve the First Nations communities |
| Support Services: | Follow-up with clients/trainees |
| Accreditation: | |
| Other Information: | CNA will be investigating the possibilities of offering soil analysis, slump tests, water and sewer designs, road and highways designs and hydrology as future services |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Cindy Nault-Crowe CNA Technical Services 286 Perth Cresent Thunder Bay, ON P7A 7N8 Phone: (807)767-5607 Fax: (807)767-6654 |
| Type of Institution: | Non-profit |
| Type of Program(s): | Scaling course |
| Entrance Requirements: | Restricted to First Nations with a minimum of at least Ontario grade 10 standing, or a demonstrated equivalent ability in education and experience in either scaling or other closely allied woods work |
| Length of Training: | 5 weeks |
| Course Location: | Garden River First Nation |
| Delivery Method: | 2 weeks of classroom instruction, 2 weeks of practical field instruction, and the final week will be review and testing. Both the theoretical and practical instructions and tests will conform with Ministry of Natural Resources standards |
| Client Certification: | Ontario Scalers Licence |
| Aboriginal Content: | First Nation participants input |
| Other Information: | Successful applicants are responsible for course costs, travel and lodging. A written mathematics test is also required that will help the instructor determine what level and knowledge each trainee has in the woods industry as related to scaling |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Alexis Vanderheyden Garden River First Nation RR#4, Site 5, Box 7 Garden River, ON P6A 5K9 Phone: (705)946-6300 ext#244; Fax: (705)945-1415 E-mail: grfn@soonet.ca |
| Type of Institution: | Private for profit |
| Type of Program(s): | Silvicultural Training; Harvesting Training; Professional and Technical Consulting (use of proven Swedish methods) |
| Entrance Requirements: | For individuals and organizations who need development and specific training needs to further their current knowledge; anyone who is interested is also welcome |
| Length of Training: | Varies for each program |
| Course Location: | Kenogamisis Centre (Geraldton) or at client's location |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work, hands-on in the field |
| Client Certification: | Certificate |
| Aboriginal Content: | None but will develop if required by trainees Student Services: Assist with job location, extra tutoring if requested |
| Accreditation: | Forest Industry, Provincial Government |
| Other Information: | Both basic and advanced training in a variety of silvicultural techniques, associated with equipment operation, appropriate ecosystem management, and environmental protection will lead to sustainability of our forest land base |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | GERFOR Training & Consulting Inc. P.O. Box 1254 Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0 Phone: (807)854-0368; Fax: (807)854-2336 E-mail: haavisto@geraldton.lakeheadu.ca |
| Type of Institution: | Non-profit, Aboriginal controlled |
| Type of Program(s): | Based on the Aboriginal Forest Land Management Guidelines: A Community Approach; covers essentials of forest land management incorporating Aboriginal issues and values |
| Entrance Requirements: | Interest in subject area |
| Length of Training: | 2-5 days |
| Course Location: | At community request |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work |
| Client Certification: | None |
| Aboriginal Content: | Directed specifically to First Nations and covers issues and values Aboriginal people bring to forest land management Student Services: None |
| Accreditation: | Not specified |
| Other Information: | Course is developed with community, addressing community needs. Provides a basic knowledge of sustainable forest management planning. Offered on a cost-recovery basis. |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | National Aboriginal Forestry Association 875 Bank St. Ottawa, ON K1S 3W4 Phone: (613)233-5563; Fax: (613)233-4329 E-mail: nafa@web.ca Internet: http://www.nafaforestry.org |
| Type of Institution: | Non-profit organization |
| Type of Program(s): | Firefighters Course; Sawmill Forestry Technology Program; Wildlife/Forestry Conservation Program |
| Entrance Requirements: | Firefighters: volunteer position on reserve; Sawmill Forestry: no necessary experience required; Wildlife/Forestry Conservation: highschool level education with math, english, and sciences |
| Length of Training: | 6 months - 2 years, depending on the training course taken and the trainee. Sawmill Forestry Technology Program: 20 weeks on reserve |
| Course Location: | On-reserve, flexible to locate to various sites and at home school study (Home study/Distance Education) |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work |
| Client Certification: | Certificate |
| Aboriginal Content: | Aboriginal instructors/facilitators. Aboriginal training developed to serve the community's needs |
| Support Services: | Staff and instructors are dedicated and available to students/trainees when they have questions or problems Accreditation: |
| Other Information: | Funding may be available through your First Nation office, local education office or Canada Employment Centre |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Larry Stewart, Program Consultant Native Training & Development Centre Suite 107 - 269 Main Street West North Bay, ON P1B 2T8 Phone: (705)494-4700 or 1-800-267-2577 Fax: (705)497-7839 |
| Type of Institution: | Independent, multi-disciplinary research and education resource for Indigenous Peoples, created by Canada's Aboriginal leaders. CINE is located on McGill University's Macdonald Campus in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec. CINE was created in response to a need expressed by Aboriginal Peoples for participatory research and education to address their concerns about the integrity of their traditional food systems. Deterioration in the environment has adverse impacts on the health and lifestyles of Indigenous Peoples, in particular nutrition as affected by foo and food traditions. |
| Type of Program(s): | CINE and McGill University have partnership agreements with several colleges attended by Aboriginal students that provide education and training on topics relevant to and requested by participating communities. Community short courses on traditional food and food systems, nutrition, and contaminants have been successfully completed in many communities and regions. Internet-based community short courses are under development. Graduate students at the MSc and PhD levels, supervised by CINE-based professors, have opportunities to explore traditional food systems, acquire community-based research skills, and use state-of-the-art laboratory and computer facilities. |
| Entrance Requirements: | Varies according to type of program. |
| Length of Training: | Varies according to type of program. |
| Course Location: | Varies according to type of program. |
| Delivery Method: | Varies according to type of program. |
| Client Certification: | Varies according to type of program. |
| Aboriginal Content: | Mission: In concert with Indigenous Peoples, CINE will undertake community-based research and education related to traditional food systems. The empirical knowledge of the environment inherent in Indigenous societies will be incorporated in all its efforts. CINE has an all-Aboriginal Governing Board with representation from Assembly of First Nations, Council of Yukon First Nations, Dene Nation, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada, Métis Nation (NWT), and Mohawk Council of Kahnawake. |
| Support Services: | Available for McGill students through: The First Peoples' House 3505 Peel Street Montreal, QC H3A 1W7 Phone: (514) 398-3217 |
| Accreditation: | N/A |
| Other Information: | Contact CINE. |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Centre for Indigenous Peoples Nutrition and Environment
(CINE) Macdonald Campus of McGill University 21, 111 Lakeshore Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue, PQ H9X 3V9 Phone: (514)398-7544; Fax: (514)398-1020 E-mail: cine@mcgill.ca Internet: http://cine.mcgill.ca |
| Type of Institution: | Non-profit/Non-governmental |
| Type of Program(s): | Integrated land management: forestry, wildlife, conservation and protection |
| Entrance Requirements: | Available for training, consultation and supervision |
| Length of Training: | Varies |
| Course Location: | Cégep de Baie-Comeau or elsewhere in the First Nation communities of Quebec |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work |
| Client Certification: | CEGEP offers educational programs leading to the Attestation of Collegiate Studies (ACS) |
| Aboriginal Content: | Integrated in the study programs, skills and knowledge related to the First Nation culture |
| Support Services: | Post-training help and support; program funding and finance counselling |
| Accreditation: | Ministry of Education |
| Other Information: | It elaborates and gives programs and client-oriented training activities in French. |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Denise Dion Conseillère en formation CEGEP de Baie-Comeau 537, boulevard Blanche Baie-Comeau, Quebec G5C 2B2 Phone: (418)589-5707 (poste 238) télécopieur: (418)295-2235 Internet: http://www.cegep-baie-comeau.qc.ca |
| Type of Institution: | Non-profit (Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation) |
| Type of Program(s): | Lands Management; Renewable Resources Courses; Forestry Crew Person Course (esp: Silviculture) |
| Entrance Requirements: | Acceptable standards in English and Math. The program includes a customized upgrading component for students who lack the essential high school qualifications |
| Length of Training: | The Lands Management part of the project consists of one month of full-time training. This training is preceded by instruction in communications; Renewable Resources: 10 weeks prep, 17 weeks of additional training |
| Course Location: | Ayamdigut Campus, Whitehorse, Teslin Campus, Yukon |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom, lectures and field study |
| Client Certification: | Certificate |
| Aboriginal Content: | These courses are offered to the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation and First Nations of the Yukon |
| Support Services: | First Nations counsellor. Job search techniques, resume writing, personal development courses integrated |
| Accreditation: | Yukon College |
| Other Information: | As this project is part of a larger training package administered by Community Programs, it is advisable to check content with Dudley Morgan or Chris Blore |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Management Training Program Yukon College Box 2799 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5K4 Phone: (403)668-8710; Fax: (403)668-8896 |
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