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Aboriginal Career Awareness Outreach Program Update
February 13, 2008
Within the Aboriginal Career Awareness pilot project in 2007 and the beginning of 2008 thus far, Triangle Community Resources has provided eight R.I.T.E/W.R.I.T.E outreach programs within the various reserves throughout the Fraser Valley as well as the Pitt Meadows area including Sto:lo Nation, Chehalis, Seabird Island and presently Katzie.
Triangle is proud of the success and outcomes this service has provided for the participants and in return our staff have been given wonderful offerings of honourable acceptance and recognition from the aboriginal communities. All of the bands have graciously opened their doors to the Triangle Staff and the participants have worked very hard to achieve their employment and education goals.
Triangle Community Resources with the continued support of Services Canada is in the final negotiation processes to continue to provide these outreach programs for a 3-year agreement.
The pilot program gave Triangle the insight and experience needed to understand the unique barriers of the unemployed aboriginal people and to customize the program by adding another staff member to continue follow up and support for past participants who are in need of individualized support as well as expand the program by adding 2 more weeks to the program to better complete the process.
This complete team of qualified staff will continue helping individuals with barriers to employment in achieving their goals to live a happy and healthy successful lifestyle.
In 2008 our Team looks forward to working with participants that are seeking a change in their life that will help bring them the success and opportunities for a brighter future.
If you or your First Nations Band is interested in knowing more about this Career Awareness Outreach fully sponsored by Service Canada please contact our Chilliwack office at the phone numbers or e-mails indicated on the address bar of the website.
Please also review the following letters of support for the Aboriginal Career Awareness Outreach Program.
February 11, 2008
Katzie First Nation
10946 Katzie Road
Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2G6
Phone: (604) 465-8935
Fax: (604) 465-8343
This letter is in support of the Triangle Community Resources WRITE Programs. After hearing some of the success stories from other aboriginal communities, we recently started a women’s program at Katzie. The impact on the women attending the program was immediate and the following are some of their comments.
·This program got me talking more to others and is getting me out of my shyness. I’m really liking this program and I am really happy that you are doing this for us. Thank you.
·I have received support in my future goals. “Feel the fear and do it anyway” is something that is fitting. I am returning to school to advance and invest in my future. The assessments were very helpful to understanding and making self-awareness to my many styles. I am grateful for being a part of this group.
·I’m getting out of my shyness. I’m talking more to others and I know how to deal with my issues and that’s what makes me happy.
·Taking this program has helped me alot, helping me deal with stress and to find out what needs I have that aren’t being met. This program is alot more organized than other programs that are out there. The instructors are great at teaching the class and know what they are teaching. Very informative and structured.
I highly recommend the program as an important step forward in the difficult business of getting to know themselves, working through some of the personal and employment barriers and making career decisions that will help them develop a lifestyle that will bring them satisfaction and balance.
I look forward to working closely with Triangle Community Resources to continue to bring these programs to our community.
Sincerely,
Christine Savino
Katzie Social Development Worker
Stó:lo Nation
Community Development Department
Bldg. #5 – 7201 Vedder Rd., Chilliwack BC V2R 4G5
Tel. 604-847-3299 or 1-877-847-3288 fax. 604-858-4741
February 13, 2008
Re: Triangle Resources Aboriginal RITE/WRITE Programs at Sto:lo Nation
To Whom it May Concern,
On behalf of Stó:lo Nation Community Development Department I am writing to express my enthusiastic support of Triangle Resources Aboriginal RITE/WRITE Programs. We have had the honour of hosting four groups here at Stó:lo Nation (two mens and two womens groups).
We are very excited with the results of the program onsite. We have had excellent feedback from program graduates, and are delighted to report a number of participants have secured employment upon completion of the program.
The other results of the program are more difficult to quantify, but no less significant for our people. Several participants with serious drug and alcohol problems reported a new commitment to sobriety during the program, and have maintained their sober lifestyle. Other report a renewed confidence, increased problem solving and parenting skills and a boost in motivation. As we provide assistance to clients with serious barriers and issues, we think this project would is an incredible resource to our clientele.
It is also worthwhile to note that Triangle Resources staff and management have been extremely respectful of Sto:lo cultural traditions and have been receptive to input from Stó:lo Nation staff.
Stó:lo Nation Community Development eagerly anticipates the renewal of Triangle Resources Aboriginal project in the coming years and looks forward to a mutually beneficial partnership.
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 604-824-2685 or email me at Samantha.kaji@stolonation.bc.ca.
Respectfully yours,
Samantha Kaji
Manager, Community Development
Stó:lo Nation
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