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Transforming Culinary Skills: The Inspiring Journey of Alana and Lee
Discover the culinary journey of Alana Beardy and Lee Kamenawatamin, graduates turned instructors, as they share their transformative expertise in a 10- week Cooking Program. We proudly highlight the exceptional accomplishments of Alana Beardy and Lee (Leon) Kamenawatamin, graduates of the comprehensive 52-week Culinary Program with an additional 10-week work placement. These talented individuals, who…
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Revitalizing Sustainable Practices: The Harvester’s Support Grant Program
We are excited to announce the Harvester’s Support Grant Program, a 3-year initiative in partnership with ISC. With the aim to strengthen community traditions by supporting Indigenous Harvesters in their traditional hunting, fishing, and harvesting activities. The HSGP targets 18 eligible First Nation communities under the Nutrition North Program, prioritizing those with the greatest needs. It…
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Training and Infrastructure Development: Updates and Achievements
Project Insight: Our project insights are developed through extensive research, statistical data tracking, and needs-based analysis of Indigenous communities in our service area. We have identified several crucial aspects including the exceptional cost of educating our trainees, which includes travel funding, training pay, and hotel accommodations, the pressing need for safe, supportive, and affordable housing…
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Learning the Trade: Updates on our Plumbing Training Program
SLAAMB’s 4 week intensive program welcomed 2 cohorts of participants to Thunder Bay, ON. Through our training program, trainees gain in-depth knowledge about various aspects of the trade including accurate measurement techniques, basic mathematics, information on standard pipe data and specifications and fitting requirements, hand tool operation, copper pipe installation, valve installation, pipe threading, insights…
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Unlocking Potential: Reflections on the Hair Styling Training Program
This program took place from Monday, January 16th to Friday, March 31st, 2023. Throughout the duration of the program, trainees received comprehensive training in various areas of expertise. The curriculum covered a wide range of essential topics, including professional ethics, bacteriology, sanitation and sterilization, hair theory, salon management, hair products, shampooing techniques, blow drying techniques,…
