The Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program is designed to help Indigenous people improve their skills and find employment. ISET was launched in 2019, formally replacing the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (1989-2019). The new ISET Program builds on what was successful about Aboriginal Skills Employment Training Strategy and reflects what was heard from Indigenous partners.
WTCI provides capacity building training and workshops to our member communities.
FREDERICTON (July 9, 2020) – Proposed terms of reference for an independent inquiry into systemic racism against Indigenous people were released today by the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick. “For hundreds of years, a regime of systemic racism has been built up in this province and this country against its Indigenous peoples,” said Chief Ross
Tuesday June 30, 2020 As representatives of the Wolastoqey Nation, comprised of six First Nations in New Brunswick, we are heartened by the recent outpouring of public support for our people. This year has not been easy for many. Our fragile system of health care has taken on renewed focus in the face of a
Last week, the six Chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation alongside the Chiefs of the Mi’kmaq Nation, met with Premier Blaine Higgs to call on him to end systemic racism against Indigenous people in our government. As Wolastoqey leaders, we know real change does not come in a day. It is a long path that we
Saturday, June 13, 2020 The past week has been a difficult one of First Nations people living in New Brunswick. The shooting death of Chantel Moore was a window into the systemic racism that exists within our system of justice. Last night in Metepenagiag, another member of a First Nations community died after a confrontation
We said earlier this week that the provincial government was tone-deaf and condescending in its comments. We hoped that this tone would cause them to choose their words more carefully. We were wrong. We are shocked that on the day of Chantel Moore’s funeral, Premier Higgs did not offer a condolence. Instead, he stood before
On Friday, the Chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick issued a call for an independent committee to review systemic bias against Indigenous people in New Brunswick’s policing and criminal justice systems. We are disturbed by the tonedeaf and condescending statement issued in response to our call by the government of the province of
Term: Full-time / 1-year term position with the ability to renew up to 5 years. Overview:The Wolastoqey Tribal Council Inc. (WTCI) is a not-for-profit Indigenous organization whose role is to provide capacity building opportunities for its member communities. WTCI represents the Wolastoqey (Maliseet) First Nations of Kingsclear First Nation (KFN), Madawaska First Nation (MMFN), Oromocto
The Chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick have issued the following statement in response to the death of Chantel Moore: We express our feelings of condolence, sympathy and solidarity with the family of Chantel Moore, as well as Tla-o-qui-aht and Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. Moore, an Indigenous woman, was living in the traditional and
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Below you will find resources for our members regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and state of emergency. Environmental Cleaning Practices for Health Centres. COVID-19 Practical Guidance for Funerals or Wakes. FNIHB COVID-19 Questions and Answers. COVID Resources for Families and Individuals in New Brunswick Resources for Mental Wellness If you have any questions, please feel free