The objectives of this program are to:
Support work experience opportunities during the summer months for First Nations and lnuit secondary and post-secondary students.
Those in the private and non-profit* sectors.
First Nations and Inuit governments and organizations may submit proposals.
First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students aged 15-30 ordinarily resident on-reserve or in recognized communities who were registered as full-time students during the preceding academic year and who intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.
Proposals must:
NOTE: Placements must provide a minimum of 80 hours of work.
The delivery agency will determine the wage rate for participants which must be at or above the applicable provincial/ territorial minimum wage.
The non-profit sector is eligible to receive a contribution of up to 100% of the applicable wage plus mandatory employment related costs and the private sector up to 50% of the applicable 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 student's needs.
The guidelines, the form and content of the proposal template, and the reporting templates are available from the Web site.
Proposals will be reviewed and approved by the INAC regional office or by the First Nations or Inuit organization managing the program.
Funding will be distributed to eligible organizations according to INAC's funding authorities.
A final report is required by September 15. 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.
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