Indian
and Northern Affairs Canada's Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative
(AWPI) is committed to increasing the participation of Aboriginal peoples
in the Canadian labour market. Its goal is to inform employers about
the advantages of hiring Aboriginal peoples. The following are examples:
- finding new market opportunities;
- gaining a better understanding of customers;
- introducing diversity in the workplace;
- developing a stable and dedicated local work force; and
- forming positive relationships with a future work force.
Today, Aboriginal peoples make up one of the fastest-growing segments
of the population in Canada, augmenting at almost twice the national
average. They represent an increasingly educated, readily available
work force, eager to assume an active role in the country's economy.
AWPI seeks to converge the efforts of Aboriginal peoples and employers,
to stress the advantages and emphasize the benefits of working together.
To fulfil this, AWPI:
- raises awareness of Aboriginal employment issues;
- enhances the capacity of employers to recruit, retain and promote
Aboriginal employees; and
- promotes information sharing and networking among stakeholders.
Contact AWPI to discover how putting the diverse skills of Aboriginal
peoples to work is good for you and good for your business.
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