Skills Development and Jobs

Goals:

• Advocate for the Government of Canada to increase funding for entrepreneurship, training, education, and organizations led by Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and Gender-Diverse People.
• Develop flexible and innovative education and/or training for accessibility in urban, rural, northern, and remote communities where Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and Gender-Diverse People reside.

Summary:

Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and Gender-Diverse People face significant barriers to economic resiliency, including funding inequities for entrepreneurs, employment due to a lack of work, and reduced programs offering professional training. These obstacles are further exacerbated by other social inequities, including access to safe and adequate housing and childcare.

In addressing these barriers to economic resiliency, the Government of Canada must consider a culturally relevant, gender-based lens for its funding to ensure better access for Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse entrepreneurs. Training and education programs would further improve participation in the labour market.
NWAC has already acted in addressing funding gaps and support in economic programs for Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and Gender-Diverse People. Our #BeTheDrum Entrepreneur Navigation Program, and Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Directory, provide resources for entrepreneurs. Our Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) program offers scholarships for Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse people for post-secondary education, which has been put in place for those seeking employment and training opportunities.

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