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Push to increase numbers in construction trades

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If you've ever thought about pursuing a trade, this is a good time to do something about it.

Canada is facing a growing shortage of skilled and certified trades people. And the problem will become more marked as workers reach retirement age.

Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council of Canada reports, the average age of fully skilled trades people in Canada is 50. The construction industry is working to attract new, younger workers with industry initiatives targeted at Aboriginal youth.

Push to increase numbers in construction trades

Page 12

If you've ever thought about pursuing a trade, this is a good time to do something about it.

Canada is facing a growing shortage of skilled and certified trades people. And the problem will become more marked as workers reach retirement age.

Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council of Canada reports, the average age of fully skilled trades people in Canada is 50. The construction industry is working to attract new, younger workers with industry initiatives targeted at Aboriginal youth.

Push to increase numbers in construction trades

Page 12

If you've ever thought about pursuing a trade, this is a good time to do something about it.

Canada is facing a growing shortage of skilled and certified trades people. And the problem will become more marked as workers reach retirement age.

Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council of Canada reports, the average age of fully skilled trades people in Canada is 50. The construction industry is working to attract new, younger workers with industry initiatives targeted at Aboriginal youth.

Law and the capital city

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Contemplating a career in law? Consider the University of Ottawa's law program. The university offers prospective Aboriginal students several unique programs and services. The faculty has a number of professors and researchers of Aboriginal law who are regarded as legal experts in their fields. The university also provides financial assistance and scholarships for Aboriginal law students.

Law and the capital city

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Contemplating a career in law? Consider the University of Ottawa's law program. The university offers prospective Aboriginal students several unique programs and services. The faculty has a number of professors and researchers of Aboriginal law who are regarded as legal experts in their fields. The university also provides financial assistance and scholarships for Aboriginal law students.

Law and the capital city

Page 11

Contemplating a career in law? Consider the University of Ottawa's law program. The university offers prospective Aboriginal students several unique programs and services. The faculty has a number of professors and researchers of Aboriginal law who are regarded as legal experts in their fields. The university also provides financial assistance and scholarships for Aboriginal law students.

Law and the capital city

Page 11

Contemplating a career in law? Consider the University of Ottawa's law program. The university offers prospective Aboriginal students several unique programs and services. The faculty has a number of professors and researchers of Aboriginal law who are regarded as legal experts in their fields. The university also provides financial assistance and scholarships for Aboriginal law students.

Choose culture as a career

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A new trend in Aboriginal communities is the establishment of cultural centres. Museums have long since been the stronghold for housing old cultural materials, but now First Nations are demanding the return of their artifacts.

The combination of cultural tourism opportunities, artifact repatriation, and heightened community interest in culture and language, has seen cultural centres popping up everywhere from Aboriginal communities in Australia to Nunavut.

Choose culture as a career

Page 10

A new trend in Aboriginal communities is the establishment of cultural centres. Museums have long since been the stronghold for housing old cultural materials, but now First Nations are demanding the return of their artifacts.

The combination of cultural tourism opportunities, artifact repatriation, and heightened community interest in culture and language, has seen cultural centres popping up everywhere from Aboriginal communities in Australia to Nunavut.

Choose culture as a career

Page 10

A new trend in Aboriginal communities is the establishment of cultural centres. Museums have long since been the stronghold for housing old cultural materials, but now First Nations are demanding the return of their artifacts.

The combination of cultural tourism opportunities, artifact repatriation, and heightened community interest in culture and language, has seen cultural centres popping up everywhere from Aboriginal communities in Australia to Nunavut.