In partnership with Clean Foundation, the Native Council of Nova Scotia was successful in receiving funding from Service Canada under the Skills and Partnership Fund (SPF). The agreement was signed on January 29, 2024 and runs to March 31, 2026.
Throughout the duration of this project, the Native Council of Nova Scotia will provide services to 172 unemployed and/or underemployed participants. This initiative aims to offer defined client interventions that will help them develop their skills and enhance their employability, preparing them to secure and retain employment.
An additional 300 Indigenous community members will receive education regarding green economy employment opportunities. Recruitment staff will collaborate with NCNS employment case managers, Indigenous Employment Officers representing the 13 First Nations communities, and other Indigenous organizations to recruit project participants for the initiative.
This program will work in conjunction with indigenous people residing both off-reserve and within First Nation Communities in Nova Scotia.
Indigenous Energy Advisor Training Program
Equipping Indigenous people (age 18 and up) in Nova Scotia with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the growing Energy Advisor sector. Now accepting applications for the next course running from September 9, 2024 – March 21, 2025.
Indigenous Wage Subsidy Initiative
We aim to connect 140 Indigenous interns with qualifying opportunities in the clean economy across Nova Scotia. Our objective is for these placements to ideally evolve into permanent part-time and full-time roles.
Indigenous Green Economy
Support Services
This will entail continuous engagement with the community through both formal and informal events. General career support and recruitment activities will take place throughout the duration of the IEP.
Green Education Supports
We will offer educational opportunities and resources across Mi’kma’ki, within the borders of Nova Scotia, to inform Indigenous youth and community members about the clean economy.
