The Mamo-Nuskomitowin Steering Committee (MNSC) was established in October of 1998 to address the development and implementation of an agreement with Human Resources Development Canada, which is now known as Human Resources and Skills Development of Canada (HRSDC) upon the federal government’s announcement of the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy.
A committee was organized which consisted of one political representative from each Tribal Council in the delivery area (Wabun, Matawa & Mushkegowuk) along with a technical representative from each of the delivery agents. This committee was given the task of addressing the pre-implementation and negotiation stages for the agreement while at the same time, monitoring the delivery during the 2000-2001 fiscal year. Once the Aboriginal Human Resource Development Agreement (AHRDA) was signed, the committee then monitored and ensured effective and efficient delivery while participating in additional lobbying efforts for future dollars.
In January 1999, a Coordinator was hired to ensure a smooth implementation, and to coordinate negotiations with Human Resource Development Canada. Negotiation of this agreement affects twenty-five First Nations within Northern Ontario, their membership, both status and non-status. Negotiations were completed in March of 2000. The coordinator is also responsible for the monitoring of the three Local Delivery Mechanisms and reporting back to HRSDC to ensure all terms and conditions of the AHRDA is being upheld.
Mamo-Nuskomitowin Steering Committee Staff
 Micheal Miller Employment and Training Coordinator Contact information: |
Programs Delivered
Programs developed via the three Local Delivery Mechanisms are similar in nature and are broken down into four categories:
- First Nation Community Initiatives
- First Nation Individual Initiatives
- First Nation Regional Initiatives
- First Nation Youth Initiatives
Under the above-mentioned categories programs are developed that will:
- Assist First Nation communities by providing a holistic, integrated and common approach to the solution of career, employment and infrastructure needs of Aboriginal people.
- Assist First Nation individuals through a combination of programs and services to improve their employment skills and facilitate their entry into the labour market.
- Provide greater opportunities for First Nations people to participate in regional employment and training initiatives.
- Assist Aboriginal youth to gain meaningful employment labour market skills and experience.
The programs are:
- Reflective of cultural components, Aboriginal languages, traditions, values and spiritual beliefs.
- Developing skills that are transferable and portable in order to be of use in any labour market situation
- Ensuring flexibility when designing the programs to better meet the individual needs rather then attempting to force-fit the needs in the program.
- When applicable, established as modules to allow the flexibility to deliver in a way that accommodates the trainees’ circumstances, for example, location, family obligations, traditional pursuits and season.
As well, under these programs, each Local Delivery Mechanism makes provisions to assist persons with physical and mental disabilities to participate in employment and training programs.
Our Local Delivery Mechanisms
Wabun Training & Employment
The Wabun Training and Employment Services department of the council is responsible for the delivery of funds and programs to its six member First Nations.
First Nations Serviced:
Chapleau Ojibway, Brunswick House, Beaverhouse, Flying Post, Matachewan, Mattagami, Wahgoshig
| Wabun Training and Employment Services 313 Railway Street Timmins , Ontario P4N 2P4 Phone: (705) 268-9066 Fax: (705) 268-8554 Website: www.wabun.on.ca |
Mushkegowuk Employment & Training Services
Mushkegowuk Council is a federally incorporated non-profit organization and their primary mandate is to provide advisory services to the seven First Nations. The Employment and Training Services (ETS) department of the council is responsible for the delivery of funds and programs to members of eight First Nations.
First Nations
Attawapiskat, Chapleau Cree, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Missanabie Cree, Moose Cree, Taykwa Tagamou, Weenusk
| Timmins Office Mushkegowuk Council 36 Birch Street South Timmins, ON P4N 2A5 Phone: 705-268-1150 Fax: 705-268-3282 |
Moosonee Office Mushkegowuk Council Employment & Training P.O. Box 188 Moosonee, ON P0L 1Y0 Phone: 705-336-2278 fax: 705-336-2118 Website: www.mushkegowuk.ca |