Miziwe Biik

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training is accepting applications  from individuals and organizations for Employment and Training funding  for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.

 We are seeking applications for the following priorities:

1. Demand Driven Skilled Trades and Construction

 2. Community Service and Private Sector Organizations

 3. Youth Employment and Leadership

 4. Community Capacity Building – Management Training

 5. Economic Development – Self Employment

6. Literacy, Numeracy and Basic Skills

  Applications for the First round of proposals must be  received on or before: January 15, 2013 at 12:00p.m.

 All applications after this date will be considered on a first come,  first serve basis.

 For further information please contact:  Nicole Hill – (416) 591-8916 or  Eileen Meawasige – (416) 591-2471

The Miziwe Biik 2013-2014 Grant Application Form can be found HERE

   “Subject to Government Funding”

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

at

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

This 1 hour session provides clients with an introduction and overview of the Second Career program.

In addition clients will learn about the application process, participant criteria and they will receive a Q & A document to take away.

We will also open up the floor for a question period at the end of the session.

Space is limited.

To register, please contact Reception@ 416-591-2310 or reception@miziwebiik.com

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training

is accepting applications

from organizations looking to host

Summer Student Employment for 2013.

We are seeking applications for the following priorities:

1.  Demand Driven Skilled Trades and Construction (Apprenticeships)

2.  Community Service and Private Sector Organizations

3.  Youth Employment and Leaderships

4.  Community Capacity Building – Management Training

5.  Economic Development – Self Employment

6.  Literacy and numeracy

For further information please contact:

Nicole Hill- (416) 591 8916 Eileen Meawasige – (416)591 2471

Or visit our website for further information – www.miziwebiik.com “Subject to Government Funding”

Miziwe Biik is proud to present the first issue of our quarterly newsletter.

In this issue and in future ones, we will be providing information regarding our programs and services, client success stories and provide answers to frequently asked questions.

Miziwe Biik has been serving the community since 1991 and we welcome your feedback. All feedback can be directed through our Facebook page via the following link;

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Miziwe-Biik-Aboriginal-Employment-and-Training

Additional feedback can also be directed to Denise Davad at   denise@miziwebiik.com

Employment Counselling is now available

Evenings, Weekends and Holidays

By Pre-Arranged Appointment Only

Please call 416-591-2310

To schedule an appointment with the after-hour counsellor.

Welcome to a NEW kind of Employment Services Centre.

Careers.    Coaching.    Connections.

• Downpayment loans of up to $30,000 are available to Aboriginal people who wish to purchase a home in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

• Loan is interest free, with no payment schedule and may be forgiven*

• Must be Aboriginal Canadian, including First Nations (Status or non-status), Metis or Inuit

• Must be currently renting or living with family/friends

• Must intend to purchase a home within the GTA Boundaries

• Must attend a Homebuyers Seminar, please see our website for dates

FOR COMPLETE PROGRAM DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

 www.mbdc.ca

  GTA ABORIGINAL HOUSING PROGRAM

Miziwe Biik Development Corporation

 Ph: 416.640.4684

*conditions apply

NGINDAASMIN ACADEMIC UPGRADING PROGRAM

Will be offering a

 Back to Basics/Native Studies Program

The classes are from (September)

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Each Wednesday for 6 months

Please confirm your attendance

If you have any questions, please contact Carol White

at

 416 591 2310 Ext. 2257 or carol.white@miziwebiik.com

NGINDAASMIN IS AN ACADEMIC UPGRADING PROGRAM

Do you want to?

• Earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma?

• Increase your prospects for employment opportunities or register for apprenticeship programs?

If your answer is yes, Ngindaasmin can assist you. Our Academic Upgrading Program offers:

 • Tutors when needed

 • A self paced learning environment

What courses are offered?

 • Ontario Secondary School courses

 • Back to Basics/Native Studies

How do you apply?

 • Bring in a copy of your high school transcript

 • Complete a registration form

 • Be interviewed about your future goals and

• Then meet with a guidance counsellor.

For more information, contact: Carol White

Tel: 416 591 2310 Ext. 2257

Email: carol.white@miziwebiik.com