Program: Employment and Training
Organization: Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council
Description of Services: Operates as a program under the Education and Training Branch
Provides a range of culturally appropriate programs and services for Métis people to enhance employability and related skills including:
  • Apprenticeship support
  • Career counselling
  • Employment readiness support and training
  • Financial support/wage subsidies and opportunity through a number of programs which may vary by office locations; programs are listed on the website
  • Mobility assistance
  • Self-employment coaching assistance such as business plan and accounting information and access to computers, photocopiers and other equipment
  • Services for clients with disabilities
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Federally-funded supports for eligible Métis clients (either registered or self-identified) 15 years of age and older who are living in Ontario and are:

  • Unemployed

  • Underemployed

  • In jeopardy of job loss (ie pending layoff)

  • Not listed on the Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAC) registry of Indian status


Job search and preparation supports available to the public
Application:
  • Must complete an initial Participant Registration Form to begin the process

  • Call office for information about which employment and training programs offering financial support are available at this location

  • Financial support for education/training programs is determined through intake and assessment
Accessibility: Partially Accessible      Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 613-798-1488
Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4889
Email: tbaymetiscouncil@gmail.com
Website: www.mnotbay.com/
Address: 226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
Map
Location:
  • Thunder Bay Métis Hall is located at May St S in the South Ward
  • Closest intersection is at May St S and Arthur St E
  • Situated directly across the street from the Thunder Bay District Social Services building
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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