Employment & Training

Phone: (204) 856-0417
Fax: (204) 856-0420
Toll Free: 1-866-243-6497

The delivery of Aboriginal employment and training programs date back to 1989 with the implementation of the five-year PATHWAYS to SUCCESS strategy. This program was a joint partnership between Canada Employment and Immigration Commission (CEIC) and Aboriginal people across Canada. Prior to this, First Nations were required to apply for project dollars directly through their local CEIC offices. This program ended in 1996 with the introduction of Regional Bilateral agreements (1996-1999). These agreements were signed between the federal government and the Assembly of First Nations, the Metis National Council and the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada. This new agreement allowed for the transfer of responsibility for the design and delivery of HRDC programs and services to First Nations.

In 1999, the Aboriginal Human Resource Development Strategy (AHRDS) was introduced as an employment and training initiative specific to Aboriginal peoples. These new agreements also saw an increase in responsibility with the introduction of additional programs such as Youth, Child Care and Disabilities.

This was the first of a five-year (1999-2004) agreement between Canada and the Aboriginal people of Canada. These new agreements were designed to deliver programs and services to First Nation Communities. The intent was to help community members prepare for, find and maintain employment. This new agreement is known as the Aboriginal Human Resource Development Agreement (AHRDA) and it operates under the Aboriginal Human Resource Development Strategy (AHRDS). AHRDA's were designed to build upon the earlier Pathway's to Success program and the Regional Bilateral Agreements by giving responsibility for employment program and services delivery as well as complete financial accountability to each community.

This first agreement (1999-2004) (sometimes referred to as AHRD 1) was given a one year extension in March of 2004. By March 31, 2005, a new five-year agreement was signed which expires on March 31, 2009. (The extension year was considered as year one). Long Plain Employment & Training continues to deliver programs and services including the administration and accountability of all program areas.

Labour Market CRF

This portion of the Employment & Training program makes up the biggest part of the program's budget. This budget is used for partnering with other Band entities and Public Institutions for training programs. These programs represent the higher end of program costs such as instructional costs, equipment rental, material and supply purchase.

Name	Institute	Program	Status
Linda Francis	Colewaves Beauty College	Cosmetology	Incomplete
Tyler Bruno	Long Plain Health Centre	Canada First Aide (standard)	Completed
Aaron Houle	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	Incomplete
Adam Woods	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	Incomplete
Cheryl F Meeches	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	On-going
Destini Houle	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	Withdrew
Frances Longclaws	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	Withdrew
Lacy Myran	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	Withdrew
Lorne Meechas	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	On-going
Nikki Wescoupe	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	On-going
Owen Smoke	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	On-going
Renee Daniels	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	Incomplete
Stephanie Whitford	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	On-going
Theresa Swampy	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	On-going
Tiffany Myran	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	Incomplete
Vanessa Assiniboine	Long Plain Training Centre	Adult Upgrading	On-going
Michael L Meeches	Northwest Law Enforcement Academy	Law Enforcement Diploma Program	On-going
Tyler Bruno	Red River Community College	WHMIS	Completed
Annette Meeches	Red River Community College	Standard First Aide	Complete
Wenonah Judge	Rocky Mountain Place Institute	2005 International Play Therapy Training	Completed
Peter Merrick	University of Lethbridge	Canadian Securities Course	On-going
George Meeches	Yellowquill College	Human Resource Management	Complete
Elliott Myran	Yellowquill College	Adult Upgrading	On-going

Urban CRF

This budget is used to assist individuals who are living off-reserve and would like to take additional training for skill enhancement or provide assistance for job requirement.

Larry McManus	Aboriginal Human Resource Development Centre	Adult Upgrading	Completed
Joseph Catagas	Aboriginal People’s College	Adult Upgrading	On-going
Michelle Myran	Assiniboine Community College	Culinary Arts	Withdrew
Kirsten Witwicki	Colewaves Beauty College	Hairstyling	On-going
Henry Roulette	Patal Vocational Prep School	Aboriginal Entry Level Cook 1	Completed

Labour Market E.I.

The Labour Market E.I. program is geared towards assisting those individuals living on-reserve. Participants have to be on E.I. or have been on E.I. during the last three years. Participants have to find employment with one of the Band entities. Once employment has been secured, the E.I. program can potentially top-up the wages to make them equivalent to wages made during regular employment.

Leona Meeches	Long Plain Administration Office	Top Up EI	Completed
Derek Meeches	Long Plain Recreation	Top Up EI	Completed
Theresa Sanderson	Long Plain Community Wellness	Top Up EI	Completed

Urban E.I.

This program is similar to the Labour Market program with the following differences.

• Clients have to be residing and taking training or employed off-reserve
• Clients do not have to be employed with the First Nation

Vanessa Francis	Red River Community College	Early Childhood Education	On-going
Virginia Vivier	Patal Vocational Prep School	Service/Parts/Inventory	Completed

Child Daycare Program

The program makes up a part of the agreement with HRDC with Day Care funding flowing through Long Plain Employment & Training. Funding received for the program is administered by Employment & Training.

Capacity Building Program

The budget received for this program is used for staff professional development in terms of skill enhancement seminars, training programs and workshops to improve program delivery.

Corena Cameron	Banff Academy for Business	Outstanding Receptionist	Completed
Thomas Myran	Saskatoon	Land Management	Completed
Tim Meeches	St. Norbert Community Centre	Arena/Curling Rink Operational Course	Completed

Disability Program

This program is geared towards training or employing persons with recognized disability for short term periods.

Calvin Myerion	Long Plain Tribal Government Office	Researcher	Completed
Roxanne Meeches	Long Plain Tribal Government Office	Filing Clerk	Completed
Jocelyn Pratt	Long Plain DOCFS	Participant	Completed

Youth Services Canada (HRDC Funding)

The Youth Services Canada program is geared towards providing employment for unemployed or under employed youth.

Program Summary:

• First Nation Youth between 16 - 24
• Unemployed and out of school
• Incorporate long-term planning for Youth participants towards education or employment
• Three to nine months of employment at or above minimum wage
• Provide or contribute to a community service
• Mentoring support or guidance

Program funding comes from HRDC and flows though Long Plain Employment & Training for administration and delivery of program and services.

Holly Peters	Long Plain Daycare	Youth Services Canada	On-going
Devan Assiniboine	Long Plain Daycare	Youth Services Canada	On-going

Youth Work Experience (INAC funding)

The Youth Work Experience Program is geared towards providing employment for unemployed, under employed youth who are not returning to school ages 15 - 30. The program is employment driven meaning that the participants have to be placed in an entity for up to six months and to work on specific projects. Funding for this program comes from INAC and flows through Long Plain Employment & Training for service delivery and administration.

William Longclaws	Long Plain Employment & Training	Youth Work Experience	Completed
Milton Meeches	Long Plain Employment & Training	Youth Work Experience	Completed
Dennis Meechas	Long Plain Employment & Training	Youth Work Experience	Withdrew
Christopher B. Myran	Long Plain Employment & Training	Youth Work Experience	Withdrew
Mitchell Meeches	Long Plain Employment & Training	Youth Work Experience	Replacement
Shawn Meeches	Long Plain Employment & Training	Youth Work Experience	Replacement
Virgil Meeches	Long Plain Employment & Training	Youth Work Experience	Withdrew

Summer Student Employment

Funding for this program flows from INAC and is administered by Long Plain Employment & Training. This program is geared towards employing students that are currently enrolled and attending the regular school system and returning for the next year.

There were 21 summer students that were hired to different entities in the community. The students are as follows:

Employment Partnerships

Long Plain Employment & Training continues to create partnerships with other Band entities, DOTC communities, Services Canada, private sector and other government agencies. Partnerships are created for training and employment opportunities, networking and also to sustain and maintain cost effective programming.

Jessica Meeches	DOTC On-reserve	Receptionist/Secretary	Completed
Lorna Wescoupe	Long Plain Post Secondary	Assistant Bookkeeper	On-going

Indian Residential School Museum Of Canada

Prior to November 2005, this program was in its developmental stage. In the later part of October 2005, the following individuals were hired for the administration of the Residential School Museum Project. Their first assignment was to secure funding to keep the project going. A number of proposals have been submitted for funding, staff are continuing to submit proposals for funding and other grants that are available throughout Canada. Opening ceremonies for the Residential School Project has been slated for June 2008.

Michael M Meeches	Long Plain First Nation	Museum - Curator	On-going
Calvin Myerion	Long Plain First Nation	Museum - Researcher	On-going
Colleen Hocaluk	Long Plain First Nation	Museum - Project Coordinator	On-going
Ralph Francis	Long Plain First Nation	Museum - Researcher	On-going

Security Training

This was a two-week program that was held from November 21 - December 1, 2005. It included several areas of Security Officer Level training:

The following were the participants for the Security Officer training program:

Security Officer Training
Name	Sponsor	Program	Status
Randy Merrick	Arrowhead Development Corporation	Security Training	Completed
Colleen Hocaluk	Arrowhead Development Corporation	Security Training	Completed
Michael Meeches	Arrowhead Development Corporation	Security Training	Completed
Ralph Merrick	Arrowhead Development Corporation	Security Training	Completed
Clyde Roulette	Arrowhead Development Corporation	Security Training	Completed
Stephen Prince	Arrowhead Development Corporation	Security Training	Completed
Michelle Meeches	Arrowhead Development Corporation	Security Training	Completed
Marvin Myerion	Arrowhead Development Corporation	Security Training	Completed
Marcella Dodd	Arrowhead Development Corporation	Security Training	Completed
Kevin Roulette	Arrowhead Development Corporation	Security Training	Completed
Selena Lesko	Arrowhead Development Corporation	Security Training	Completed
Maurice Meeches	Arrowhead Development Corporation	Security Training	Completed
Gary Meeches	Arrowhead Development Corporation	Security Training	Completed

Security Training - First Aid & CPR Training

Staff Members as of March 2006

Maurice Myran — Program Manager
Noella Peters — Youth Project Coordinator
Donna Meeches — Finance
Tina Daniels — Office Technician