All Roads

Looking for Indigenous-specific resources to get started on a career in construction? There are many programs across Canada that introduce Indigenous career seekers to opportunities in construction. Follow this link for career search resources here and across the country! https://www.careersinconstruction.ca//organizations-help-i

Looking for Indigenous-specific resources to get started on a career in construction? There are many programs across Canada that introduce Indigenous career seekers to opportunities in construction. Follow this link for career search resources here and across the country! https://www.careersinconstruction.ca//organizations-help-i

'On the road to Indigenous-led food sovereignty in northwest BC,' via: Black Press Media. An awesome initiative being supported by the Industry Training Authority! http://ow.ly/7Itf50EtCCA

The Construction Foundation of BC’s ‘All Roads’ initiative recently completed one of their most ambitious workshops to date! The team worked together alongside Kikekyelc’s Indigenous Youth Services Life Skills Program, members of the TRU’s Trades & Technology department and Master Carver, Frank Marchand to coordinate a three-week, six-session Paddle Carving workshop with youth. With safety at the forefront of all CFBC’s activities, mask and physical distancing protocols were ...a key priority throughout the duration of the workshop. Youth residing at Kikekyelc started to come forward with interest in the All Roads Project, and Life Skills Facilitator & Program Coordinator Sharon Balmer mentioned that the Life Skills Group was going to celebrate the completion of their program with a canoe journey. As a result of the recently completed and successful Paddle Pendant workshopa previous workshop facilitated by the All Roads programthe All Roads team presented the idea of youth crafting their own paddle for the celebration... Read about the CFBC’s ‘All Roads’ initiative and the latest workshop: https://bit.ly/3sKKklB #AllRoads #CFBC | Industry Training Authority

The Construction Foundation of BC’s ‘All Roads’ initiative recently completed one of their most ambitious workshops to date! The team worked together alongside Kikekyelc’s Indigenous Youth Services Life Skills Program, members of the TRU’s Trades & Technology department and Master Carver, Frank Marchand to coordinate a three-week, six-session Paddle Carving workshop with youth. With safety at the forefront of all CFBC’s activities, mask and physical distancing protocols were ...a key priority throughout the duration of the workshop. Youth residing at Kikekyelc started to come forward with interest in the All Roads Project, and Life Skills Facilitator & Program Coordinator Sharon Balmer mentioned that the Life Skills Group was going to celebrate the completion of their program with a canoe journey. As a result of the recently completed and successful Paddle Pendant workshopa previous workshop facilitated by the All Roads programthe All Roads team presented the idea of youth crafting their own paddle for the celebration... Read about the CFBC’s ‘All Roads’ initiative and the latest workshop: https://bit.ly/3sKKklB #AllRoads #CFBC | Industry Training Authority

Congratulations to Dempsey Bob! Well deserved!

Nestled in the forest off the Pacific Rim Highway, this team of carvers is carving a dugout canoe from a fallen red cedar tree.

Artist Peter Wayne Gong is using art as a means of connecting with West Coast youth by providing an example of what can be done through hard work and perseverance. An accomplished Coast Salish artist from Squamish Nation, Peter finds inspiration in his art by drawing upon his life experiences and passing on the knowledge he has acquired to the next generation. . . . When I decided to take up art, I had no skill set and no idea what it takes to make a living as an artist, s...aid Peter. What I did was to find a mentor. Someone who could teach me how to carve and build my skill set. . . . Peter has now become that mentor for countless students in the Mission area. Drawing upon his career, talent and drive, he can showcase potential career opportunities for youth with the right mindset and took the time to talk with the Foundation about his career and to provide some advice for aspiring artists. Learn more: http://ow.ly/BtYN50C2jw3 See more

Artist Peter Wayne Gong is using art as a means of connecting with West Coast youth by providing an example of what can be done through hard work and perseverance. An accomplished Coast Salish artist from Squamish Nation, Peter finds inspiration in his art by drawing upon his life experiences and passing on the knowledge he has acquired to the next generation. . . . When I decided to take up art, I had no skill set and no idea what it takes to make a living as an artist, s...aid Peter. What I did was to find a mentor. Someone who could teach me how to carve and build my skill set. . . . Peter has now become that mentor for countless students in the Mission area. Drawing upon his career, talent and drive, he can showcase potential career opportunities for youth with the right mindset and took the time to talk with the Foundation about his career and to provide some advice for aspiring artists. Learn more: http://ow.ly/BtYN50C2jw3 See more

This week’s DREAM Machine Spotlight features chef Andrew George, who spoke with artist and CFBC’s Catalyst, Indigenous Communities Dean Heron earlier this year for Skills Canada / Compétences Canada's Indigenous Skills Showcase . . . Full Interview: https://www.constructionfoundation.ca/dream-machine-spotli/... . . #DreamMachine | Skills Ready, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology See more

Earlier this year, CFBC's Catalyst, Indigenous Communities, Dean Heron spoke with #Indigenous artist Danika Naccarella as part of the 2020 Indigenous Skills Showcase. . . . Learn more about Danika and her art: http://ow.ly/CQ4a50BCuuu... . . . Skills Canada / Compétences Canada See more

CFBC's Catalyst, Indigenous Communities Dean Heron sat down with author Rudy Kelly to discuss his career as a writer and his new book 'All Native' in this DREAM Machine interview. . . . Featured 'Dream Machine' interview: https://www.constructionfoundation.ca/dream-machine-interv/ | Construction Foundation of British Columbia

This week’s DREAM Machine Spotlight features chef Andrew George, who spoke with artist and CFBC’s Catalyst, Indigenous Communities Dean Heron earlier this year for Skills Canada / Compétences Canada's Indigenous Skills Showcase . . . Full Interview: https://www.constructionfoundation.ca/dream-machine-spotli/... . . #DreamMachine | Skills Ready, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology See more

"A Tsilhqot'in family is building a traditional pit house in B.C.'s Cariboo region as a way of living in closer connection with their ancestors." https://www.cbc.ca//briti/pit-house-construction-1.5729001

Take a look at Peter's video for some Monday Motivation!

Earlier this year, CFBC's Catalyst, Indigenous Communities, Dean Heron spoke with #Indigenous artist Danika Naccarella as part of the 2020 Indigenous Skills Showcase. . . . Learn more about Danika and her art: http://ow.ly/CQ4a50BCuuu... . . . Skills Canada / Compétences Canada See more