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Recreation and health promotion programs for children, youth and families:
Family support:
- games and activity-based workshops increase self-esteem and develop decision-making, conflict resolution and cooperation skills
- education and awareness on topics relevant to children and youth, such as substance use, internet safety, bullying, gender bias, violence prevention
- youth, after-school and evening programs in group settings -- social and recreational activities, homework help, computer/internet access
- Holiday Hamper and social/recreation services for residents of Angela's Place supportive housing
- community based activities for children, youth and families at risk
- physical activity, health and safety, leadership growth and empowerment, learning and career development, and academic support
Family support:
- parenting workshops
- information on available resources
- hands-on cultural experiences
- elder involvement
- health and wellness activities
- traditional arts programs and youth mentorship
- employment readiness workshops
- resume writing
- interview skills
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How to Find - Employment, Apprenticeship, Training and Literacy Programs
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Overview of programs ranging from basic education and literacy to workforce preparation, career training and job search assistance programs, and directs to other related listings in this directory
ADULT LITERACY & BASIC EDUCATION
Reading, writing, speaking, communication, computation and/or problem solving skills:
- for adults who cannot read or write at a functional level) see Adult Literacy Programs here
- to strengthen functional skills in these areas see Adult Basic Education programs here
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- to complete at locations in Halton, see here
PREPARING & TRAINING FOR THE WORKFORCE
Prevocational Training (for people with disabilities, including mental health issues)
Instruction and/or counselling to develop:
- physical and emotional tolerance for work demands and pressures
- personal-social behaviours
- basic manual, academic and communications skills needed to acquire basic job skills
- see Prevocational Training programs here
Career Awareness and Counselling
- Career Awareness (provides information and data about various industries and professions): see here
- Career Counselling (provides information and guidance in evaluating aptitude, abilities and interests, to choose a vocation or career and select the type of training): see here
Vocational Assessment
Tests skills, abilities, interests, personality traits and other attributes for success in different occupational areas or specific positions
- may include programs that allow people to try out jobs for short periods of time to see if there's a 'fit' and, for people with disabilities, determine what supports might be needed to succeed if hired
- for programs see here
Job Training
- Vocational Education, see here
- On the Job Training, see here
- Computer and Related Technology Classes, see here
Work Experience/Internship Programs
Apprenticeship
Job training expense assistance
Financial assistance or loans to help people pay for tuition, books, living expenses, transportation, disability supports, assistance in caring for dependents etc.
- for programs see here
JOB SEARCH
Pre-job Guidance
Provides skills in preparing a resume, job application letters/questionnaires, answering job ads and taking employment tests, tips on appropriate dress, personal appearance and interview techniques, etc.)
- for programs see here
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres
One-stop centres that may include job counselling, testing and assessment, pre-job guidance, job matching and referral, labour market and career information, information on financial aid for education and training, and referral for job training, transportation, child care, personal and financial counselling, etc.
- for programs see here
Specialized Job Assistance Centres:
Disability-related programs:
- Comprehensive Disability-related Programs, see here
- Supported Employment (job coach works side-by-side with client in workplace), see here
- Centre-based Employment (separate and supported work centres for those with disabilities), see here
Ex-offender Employment Programs, see here
Immigrant/refugee Employment Programs, see here
Indigenous Employment Programs, see here
Summer Employment Programs, see here
Vocational Rehabilitation (for people with disabilities, emotional problems or history of substance abuse), see here
Youth Employment Programs, see here
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Offers Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and organizations, who desire to learn and grow together in a good way, culturally responsive learning environments to reflect on identity and practice
- mentoring
- personal development
- educational opportunities
- Indigenous Education Workshop Series
Currently raising funds for:
- Living Monument for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls MMIWG2S+
- Urban Indigenous Foundation of HOPE and PEACE for Wellness
- Mohawk Village Memorial Park
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Services and programs
Healing and Wellness -- mental health and addictions services, gaming and gambling awareness, Healthy Babies Healthy Children, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, diabetes awareness
Employment and Training -- K-12 education initiatives, post-secondary education, employment programs, educational and cultural camps, Métis languages initiatives
Community Wellbeing -- educational activities for children and youth and their families
Healing and Wellness -- mental health and addictions services, gaming and gambling awareness, Healthy Babies Healthy Children, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, diabetes awareness
Employment and Training -- K-12 education initiatives, post-secondary education, employment programs, educational and cultural camps, Métis languages initiatives
Community Wellbeing -- educational activities for children and youth and their families
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Centre to meet, socialize, share and learn from each other, services include
Tin pantry -- in collaboration with the Mississauga food bank
Wasa-Nabin Youth Program -- individual and peer support, life skills guidance, personalized plan of action, addiction prevention
Journey together: indigenous child and family outreach program -- deliver culturally specific experiences geared towards children and families attending EarlyON centres
Indigenous court worker program -- support, liaison services, resources and information on matters relating to the judicial system
Gladue writer -- write and submit a Gladue report to provide information to the court - for sentencing purposes - regarding the life circumstances if an Indigenous offender
Gladue aftercare -- case management to ensure the clients are meeting the needs of their sentencing conditions
Indigenous mental health and addictions -- sweat ceremony, sharing circles, one on one sessions with Elders, Healers and Seers
Urban aboriginal healthy living program -- nutrition education, physical fitness activities
Cultural resource
Tin pantry -- in collaboration with the Mississauga food bank
Wasa-Nabin Youth Program -- individual and peer support, life skills guidance, personalized plan of action, addiction prevention
Journey together: indigenous child and family outreach program -- deliver culturally specific experiences geared towards children and families attending EarlyON centres
Indigenous court worker program -- support, liaison services, resources and information on matters relating to the judicial system
Gladue writer -- write and submit a Gladue report to provide information to the court - for sentencing purposes - regarding the life circumstances if an Indigenous offender
Gladue aftercare -- case management to ensure the clients are meeting the needs of their sentencing conditions
Indigenous mental health and addictions -- sweat ceremony, sharing circles, one on one sessions with Elders, Healers and Seers
Urban aboriginal healthy living program -- nutrition education, physical fitness activities
Cultural resource
- cultural and recreational program
- traditional teaching
- drumming circles
- talkin circles
- one on one, group and peer informal counselling
- community referrals
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The program is one of 13 Regional Cancer Programs created by Cancer Care Ontario to ensure cancer care is delivered according to province-wide quality standards * oversees the delivery and quality of cancer services for residents of both the Central West and Mississauga Halton regions * online resources
Regional partners include:
- Trillium Health Partners (Queensway Health Centre; Mississauga Hospital; Credit Valley Hospital - Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre, a specialized treatment centre for individuals living with cancer)
- Halton Healthcare (Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Milton District Hospital, Georgetown Hospital)
- Headwaters Health Care Centre (Orangeville)
- William Osler Health System (Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital)
- The Indigenous Network
Services and Programs:
- Diagnostic Assessment Program (DAP)
- Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital - Cancer Care Clinic
- Trillium Health Partners - Credit Valley Hospital - Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre - Cancer Care Clinic
- Trillium Health Partners - Queensway Health Centre - Betty and Buster Lockwood Cancer Detection and Treatment Centre - Outpatient Cancer Services
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- Friendly Visiting for Seniors - Friendship Support/Friendly Visiting for isolated seniors
- Youth Mental Health Programs - workshops and peer support sessions to vulnerable youth, with a special focus on programs for underserved and at-risk Black and Indigenous youth. 12-24
- Youth Employment Support - Black Youth -15-30
- Homework Support-STEM- students ages 10-19
- Summer Camp- Adventure & STEM for underserved & at-risk children
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The Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support is an inclusive space for students to make friends and access support
- part of Sheridan's commitment to support the academic and personal success of all Indigenous students: Status, Non-Status, Metis, and Inuit
Support Services
New and prospective students
- orientation session
- peer mentors
- assists prospective students with their application and portfolio when applying to Sheridan
- help with Pathways into Sheridan
Financial Aid
- Indigenous students may be eligible for specialized government funding
- will answer questions on financial aid including First Nations Band Funding, Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), scholarships/bursaries and Inspire
Elders
- opportunities to meet with Elders for support, guidance and teachings
- an Elder is available every Thursday
Recruitment
- works closely with the Sheridan recruitment team to let future students know about the diverse programming and Indigenous community at Sheridan
- collaborate with the Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design (FAAD) to offer creative, hands-on workshops to teens aged 14 to 17
Indigenous Education Council (IEC)
- has the collective responsibility to advise the college on challenges and barriers related to the success of Indigenous learners
- created to provide strategic direction for the college in improving the success, attainment, and retention of Indigenous learners at Sheridan
Locations
- Room B298, Davis Campus
- Room B127, Trafalgar Road Campus
- Room A308, Hazel McCallion Campus
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Instills hope for northern Inuit, First Nations and Metis children, youth and their families through the creation of physically, emotionally, mentally, culturally safe places, and the provision of holistic, adaptable programming that engages, nurtures and supports them in healthy and meaningful ways
- Indigenous led arts based and culturally specific after school programs are a key area of focus
- utilizes expressive arts (painting, storytelling, art journaling, creative writing, movement, music and drama) to encourage cultural and historical exploration
- food programs
- graduation gown donations
- poverty alleviation
- literacy development
- youth mentorship and leadership development
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Access to funds for First Nations (status and non-status), Inuit and Métis people through the Apatisiwin Program, from the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres. Services include:
- culturally relevant resources and information
- job search, resume and cover letter assistance, and interview skills
- job matching, placement and incentives
- job / training retention
- Youth Council, work experience, workshops, cultural teachings, access to Elders, Mentoring Program
- youth resume building and job searching
- after hours homework clubs
- holiday and cultural events
- volunteer hours and co-op
- secondary and post-secondary placement opportunities
- Employment Ontario Service Provider (Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development ).
- Urban Aboriginal Employment Service Provider (UAESP) funded through the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
- Aboriginal Skills and Employment Strategy (ASETS)
- Service Canada Apatisiwin
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Employment counsellors work one-on-one with clients to eliminate barriers to long term employment success.
A counsellor will assist all urban Indigenous people in the region, status and non-status Métis, Inuit, and First Nations people with Apatisiwin funding to assist with employment supports and skill development.
Offers Employment Ontario Services and Apatisiwin Services.
A counsellor will assist all urban Indigenous people in the region, status and non-status Métis, Inuit, and First Nations people with Apatisiwin funding to assist with employment supports and skill development.
Offers Employment Ontario Services and Apatisiwin Services.
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Services include:
Better Jobs Ontario --Skills training and financial support for laid off workers * training program must demonstrate good job prospects * financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
For employers:
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees. Available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees.
APATISIWIN PROGRAM
The Apatisiwin program offers a variety of employment programs, education, and skills designed to provide opportunities for Indigenous peoples in Ontario to maintain meaningful employment opportunities.
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
- Comprehensive employment and job search services
- Assessment of skills, interests and experience
- Job search strategies, including resumé preparation
- Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- On-the-job training, work experience
- Help in maintaining employment
- Information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario --Skills training and financial support for laid off workers * training program must demonstrate good job prospects * financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
For employers:
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees. Available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees.
APATISIWIN PROGRAM
The Apatisiwin program offers a variety of employment programs, education, and skills designed to provide opportunities for Indigenous peoples in Ontario to maintain meaningful employment opportunities.
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
- Pre-employment training
- Purchase of training
- On the job training
- Training supports
- Apprenticeships
- Self-employment training
- Summer jobs
- Essential Skills
- Basic computer skills and knowledge
- Literacy/numeracy
- General Education Diploma
- Skills upgrading
- Tuition/course fees
- Mandatory training related costs
- Living expenses allowance
- Dependent care allowance
- Living away from home allowance
- Commuting allowance
- Parking costs
- Training course related costs (i.e. books, course kits)
- Business Training
- Business Plan Development
- Professional Advice for Marketing, Accounting and Financial Management
- Capital costs are negotiable
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Culturally sensitive parent/caregiver and child drop-in
- interactive parent and child activities
- early learning, school readiness and literacy programs
- parenting support and education
- resource library, and access to network of resources
- information and referral on child care, child development, health and social services
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Nekenaan Second Stage Housing
Office: 416-243-7669 ext 226Crisis: 416-920-1492 ext 221
Fax: 416-243-9929
Fax: 416-920-6134
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Second-stage housing and support in context of Indigenous culture
- capacity 38 in 24 units
- maximum stay 1 year
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Anduhyaun Emergency Women's Shelter
Office: 416-243-7669 ext 226Crisis: 416-920-1492 ext 221
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Residence and emergency shelter (capacity 18) including counselling for residents and non-residents, crisis intervention and sexual assault counselling
- Full-Moon ceremony, Sharing Circle and Healing Circle
- life skills program and cultural activities from Indigenous perspective
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Kiiwednong Aboriginal Head Start Program - Building Strong Spirits
Office: 416-969-8510 ext 3408Visit Website
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Aboriginal EarlyON and Aboriginal Head Start programs:
- SCFLC - EarlyON Program - @scflcearlyon
- SCFLC Youth/Community Programs - @house_of_giizhik_scflc
- MALVERN EarlyON Program - @malvernaboriginalearlyon
- Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Unit (AECD)- @nativechild_earlyyears
- Mount Dennis EarlyON - @mountdennis_earlyon
- Shaawnong Aboriginal Head Start/Dundas Before & After School Care - @ncfst_early_years_central
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Indigenous-led community organization aims to create a safe space for the restoration and revival of traditional Indigenous culture in the Dufferin County area. Hosts community-building events, educational workshops and spiritual gatherings. Guided by a traditional elder and cultural connectors.
MINO KAMIK Medicine Wheel Garden promotes engagement between indigenous and non-indigenous cultures. The garden is a peaceful place of reflection and contemplation for all to visit and learn more about Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel Teachings.
Call or email for information.
MINO KAMIK Medicine Wheel Garden promotes engagement between indigenous and non-indigenous cultures. The garden is a peaceful place of reflection and contemplation for all to visit and learn more about Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel Teachings.
Call or email for information.
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Mentorship program in construction trades
- professional development seminars for mentors and mentees in first 2 months
- weekly calls and monthly face to face meetings between mentors and mentees
- quarterly networking and professional development opportunities
- a Mentoring Coach and Mentoring APP to maximize support and connectivity
- immigrants and refugees learn about and access job opportunities in aspects of construction -- professional, administrative and technical, or trades
- help to develop a 6 month career plan for each individual
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Offers individuals wanting to work in the construction trades the basic requirements, certifications and preparations required to find work in the sector
- safety training certificates
- hands on experience
- wrap around supports including career advice, financial support, mentoring, networking and coaching
- 140 hours of learning and preparation; offered on full-time or part-time basis
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Transitional housing ; capacity 15 -- 9 women, 7 children
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Shkaabe Makwa Centre for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Wellness
Office: 416-535-8501 press 2Visit Website
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Virtual supports available, also in-person clinical services, Elder/Traditional Healer appointments, and Traditional Ceremony Grounds, call for details
Integrated health and wellness centre, includes research, training, and healing models combining traditional knowledge and contemporary medicine
Integrated health and wellness centre, includes research, training, and healing models combining traditional knowledge and contemporary medicine
- inpatient and outpatient treatment programs
- individual counselling and support groups
- real-time consultation via secure video-conferencing
- access to traditional healing interventions such as talking circles, Elders, Sweat Lodge and ceremonial grounds
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Transitional housing and culturally-based programming, including housing, life skills and follow-up support
- capacity 24
- multidisciplinary care team includes case manager and client care worker, Oshkabaywis (spiritual helper), traditional elders and teachers, nurse, psychiatrist
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