First Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience Program

The objectives of this program are to:

• support the provision of opportunities for mentored work experience;
• support the development and enhancement of essential employability skills, such as communication, problem solving, and working with others;
• expose youth to a variety of career options; and
• promote the benefits of education as being key to labour market participation.

Key Activities

• mentored work experience;
• career planning and counselling activities, including a needs assessment for each participant;
• life and work skills development for the participant.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Employers

Those in the private and non-profit sector.

Eligible Organizations

First Nation and Inuit governments and organizations may submit project proposals.

Eligible Participants

First Nations and Inuit youth aged 15 to 30 ordinarily resident on reserve or in recognized communities who are out of school, unemployed or underemployed.

Eligible Proposals

Proposals must:

• be in accordance with the program guidelines;
• outline the activities that support any or all of the above objectives;
• demonstrate that the activities will provide assistance only to eligible participants;
• provide an estimate of costs to be incurred, including any share to be borne by partners;
• outline the results to be achieved; and
• be gender-balanced.

Note: Projects must not exceed 11 months and must be completed by March 31.

Summary

The delivery agency will pay participants the applicable provincial/ territorial minimum wage.

Maximum Program Contributions

The non-profit sector is eligible to receive a contribution of up to 100% of the applicable minimum wage plus mandatory employment related costs and the private sector up to 50% of the applicable minimum wage only.

NOTE: Where a participant with disabilities is hired, all employers are eligible to apply for 100% of the wage. A maximum contribution of $3 000 per participant may be available, on an actual cost basis, for special equipment and facilities to accommodate the participant's needs.

Program Guidelines

The guidelines, the form and content of the proposal template, and the reporting templates are available on the Web site.

Review and Approval Process

Proposals will be reviewed and approved by the INAC regional office or by the First Nations or Inuit organization managing the program.

Funding Arrangements

Funding will be distributed to eligible organizations according to INAC's funding authorities.

Reporting Requirements

A final report and a youth needs assessment for each participant is required by March 31. Organizations who do not submit a final report within 30 days of the above-noted date will not be eligible for funding in the following fiscal year.

*Note: "non-profit" also known as nonprofit organizations, non profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations, voluntary organizations and volunteer organizations.

Alberta Contact(s):
Ms. Sandra Giraud
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Room 630
Canada Place
9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 4G2
Telephone: 780-495-2830
Fax: 780-495-3779
E-mail: GiraudS@inac-ainc.gc.ca

Janet Third
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Room 630
Canada Place
9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 4G2
Telephone: 780-945-2830
Fax: 780-495-2767
E-mail: thirdj@inac-ainc.gc.ca

Ms. Audrey Weasel Traveller
First Nations Relations Treaty 7
Suite 300
9911 Chula Boulevard
Tsuu T'ina, Alberta  T2W 6H6
Telephone: 403-292-6172
Fax: 403-292-6903
E-mail: WeaselTraveller@inac-ainc.gc.ca

British Columbia Contact(s):
Raquel Roizman
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Room 1039C
1138 Melville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia  V6E 4S3
Telephone: 604-775-8142
Fax: 604-775-7149
E-mail: roizmanr@inac-ainc.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/index-eng.asp

Manitoba Contact(s):
Mr. Derek Bradley
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Room 200
365 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3B 3A3
Telephone: 204-983-2330
Fax: 204-983-1626
E-mail: BradleyD@inac-ainc.gc.ca

New Brunswick Contact(s):
ATLANTIC REGION
Mr. Manson Gloade
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
40 Havelock Street
P.O. Box 160
Amherst, Nova Scotia  B4H 3Z3
Telephone: 902-661-6361
Fax: 902-661-6237
E-mail: GloadeM@inac.gc.ca

Newfoundland and Labrador Contact(s):
ATLANTIC REGION
Mr. Manson Gloade
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
40 Havelock Street
P.O. Box 160
Amherst, Nova Scotia  B4H 3Z3
Telephone: 902-661-6361
Fax: 902-661-6237
E-mail: GloadeM@inac.gc.ca

Northwest Territories Contact(s):
Roy Desjarlais
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
4914-50th Street
Precambrian Building
P.O. Box 1500
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories  X1A 2R3
Telephone: 867-669-2506
Fax: 867-669-2711
E-mail: DesjarlaisR@inac-ainc.gc.ca

Nova Scotia Contact(s):
ATLANTIC REGION
Mr. Manson Gloade
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
40 Havelock Street
P.O. Box 160
Amherst, Nova Scotia  B4H 3Z3
Telephone: 902-661-6361
Fax: 902-661-6237
E-mail: GloadeM@inac.gc.ca

Nunavut Contact(s):
Jeff Tabvahtah
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
969 Qimujuk Building
P.O. Box 2000
Iquluit, Nunavut  X0A 0H0
Telephone: 867-975-4541
Fax: 867-975-4560
E-mail: tabvahtahj@inac-ainc.gc.ca

Ontario Contact(s):
Ms. Crystal Finlayson
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Suite 101
100 Anemki Drive
Thunder Bay, Ontario  P7J 1A5
Telephone: 807-624-1524
Fax: 807-623-0540
E-mail: FinlaysonC@inac-ainc.gc.ca

Joe Molaski
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
8th Floor
25 St. Clair Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario  M4T 1M2
Telephone: 416-952-8440
Fax: 416-954-3189
E-mail: molaskij@inac-ainc.gc.ca

Prince Edward Island Contact(s):
ATLANTIC REGION
Mr. Manson Gloade
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
40 Havelock Street
P.O. Box 160
Amherst, Nova Scotia  B4H 3Z3
Telephone: 902-661-6361
Fax: 902-661-6237
E-mail: GloadeM@inac.gc.ca

Quebec Contact(s):
Rita Arseneau
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Place Jacques-Cartier Complex
320 St. Joseph Street East
Québec, Quebec  G1K 9J2
Telephone: 418-648-7547
Fax: 418-648-7685
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-5592
E-mail: arseneaur@ainc-inac.gc.ca

Saskatchewan Contact(s):
Ms. Dianne Elkington
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Room 200
1 First Nations Way
Regina, Saskatchewan  S4S 7K5
Telephone: 306-780-8216
Fax: 306-780-6540
E-mail: ElkingtonD@inac-ainc.gc.ca

Yukon Contact(s):
Ms. Frances Taylor
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Room 345
300 Main Street
Whitehorse, Yukon  Y1A 2B5
Telephone: 867-667-3364
Fax: 867-667-3387
E-mail: TaylorF@inac-ainc.gc.ca

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National Contact(s):
Mr. Noel Habel
Program Officer
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
11th Floor
Terrasses de la Chaudière
10 Wellington Street
Gatineau, Quebec  K1A 0H4
Telephone: 819-994-8022
Fax: 819-953-8047
E-mail: habeln@ainc-inac.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/index-eng.asp