Apatisiiwin Skills Development

Employment and Training in Eeyou Istchee

Apatisiiwin Skills Development (ASD) aims to empower the Cree of Eeyou Istchee in their search for employment. ASD offers programs and services that are geared to successfully securing employment for Cree and non-Cree job seekers in their field of interest. Please contact your local ASD office for more details.

Apatisiiwin Skills Development works closely with communities, organizations and institutions to form partnerships and share resources that will provide training and employment in Eeyou Istchee. All our actions are based on integrity, fairness, trust and respect. We are committed to investing in the personal success of our people.

Mandate

Our mandate is threefold. First, we aim to provide skills development and professional training for Cree communities and throughout the territory.

By supporting the Cree People and making financial assistance accessible, we enable them to upgrade their job skills, gain work experience, access vocational education and even start their own business.

Another essential part of our mandate is to support employers by creating opportunities for Crees and non-Crees in the Cree communities and through the territory.

Mission

To empower individuals with the skills and knowledge to find meaningful and sustainable employment.

Vision

Our long-term vision is to build a qualified and professional Cree workforce capable of fulfilling all employment needs throughout Eeyou Istchee.

Programs and Services

FOUR PILLARS OF SUCCESS

1. LABOUR MARKET DEVELOPMENT

For Employers
Career promotion and awareness
Partnering with employers to hire Cree workers

For Job Seekers
Client profiles
Assistance for clients
Community profiling

2. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

For Employers
Job creation
Apprenticeship
Capacity building

For Job Seekers
Employment services
Job placement
Apprenticeship
Certification on-the-job

3. SKILL DEVELOPMENT

For Employers
Vocational (DVS) training
Customized training programs

For Job Seekers
Test of workplace essential skills
Pre-training readiness
Individual training support

4. YOUTH INITIATIVE PROGRAM
Internship programs
Community service projects
Student summer employment

Current news

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Upcoming events

17oct(oct 17)9:00 am18(oct 18)5:00 pm11th Regional Career FairYouth are the Hope of our Future View event page

Where

Rue Amisk, Mistissini, QC G0W, Canada

Where

Chisasibi, 457 Wolverine Road, Québec J0M 1E0, Canada

Where

224 Chemin Nunavik, Kuujjuarapik, QC J0M, Canada

Where

1 Chief Louis Gull Cree Nation of Waswanipi, Waswanipi, Quebec J0Y 3C0

Where

207 Opemiska Meskino Ouje-Bougoumou, Quebec G0W 3C0

Where

QC J0M 1L0, Canada

Where

Voie, Eastmain, QC J0M 1W0, Canada

Where

Route de Némaska, Québec J0M, Canada

Where

70 Route de Waskaganish, Québec J0M 1R0, Canada

Where

141 Route 111 Ouest Amos, Quebec J9T 2Y1

Contact us

By phone

Mistissini Coordination Office

Address: P.O. Box 1150, 32 Amisk Street, Mistissini, QC, GOW 1C0 Contact: Tel: 1 (418) 923-2525, Fax: 1 (418) 923-2111

Mistissini Inland Office

Address: P.O. Box 1150, 32 Amisk Street, Mistissini, QC, GOW 1C0 Contact: Tel: 1 (418) 923-2525, Fax: 1 (418) 923-3243

CNG Finance Office

Address: P.O. Box 60/90, 2 Lakeshore Road, Nemaska, QC, JOY 3B0 Contact: Tel: 1 (819) 673-2600, Fax: 1 (819) 673-2266

Chisasibi Office

Address: P.O. Box 210, 457 Wolverine Road, Chisasibi, QC, JOM 1E0 Contact: Tel: 1 (819) 855-2675, Fax: 1 (819) 855-2683

Chief David Masty Administration Office

Address: P.O. Box 599, 414 Whapmakw Meskino, Whapmagoostui, QC, JOM 1G0 Contact: Cell: 1 (873) 967-0582

Waswanipi Office

Address: 3 Highway 113, Waswanipi, QC, JOY 3C0 Contact: Cell: 1 (418) 770-5829

Ouje-Bougoumou Sabtuan Learning Centre

Address: 70 Ouje Bougoumou Meskino, Ouje-Bougoumou, QC, GOW 3C0 Contact: Cell: 1 (418) 770-3852, Cell: 1 (418) 748-5156

Mayaupiu Training Institute

Address: P.O. Box 310, 1 Mayaupiu Road, Wemindji, QC, JOM 1L0 Contact: Tel: 1 (819) 978-3131, Fax: 1 (819) 978-3136

Eastmain Office

Address: P.O. Box 90, 76 Nouchimi Street, Eastmain, QC, JOM 1W0 Contact: Tel: 1 (819) 977-2501, Fax: 1 (819) 977-2503

Nemaska Office

Address: P.O. Box 60, 2 Lakeshore, Nemaska, QC, JOY 3B0 Contact: Tel: 1 (819) 673-2600

Waskaganish Training Centre

Address: P.O. Box 609, 6 Chief Isaiah Salt Road, Waskaganish, QC, JOM 1R0 Contact: Tel: 1 (819) 895-2223, Fax: 1 (819) 895-2422

Cree Nation of Washaw Sibi Office

Address: 22 rue principal Nord, suite 201, Amos, QC, J9T 2Y1 Contact: Tel: 1 (819) 732-9409, Fax: 1 (819) 732-9635

Ottawa Embassy Office

Address: 81 Metcalfe Street, Suite 900, Ottawa, ON, K1P 6K7 Contact: Tel: 1 (613) 761-1655, Fax: 1 (613) 761-1388


By email

Contact - Cree Human Resources Development