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NS: First Nations partner with Emera to meet need for skilled workers
[MEMBERTOU, NS] — First Nation communities are teaming up with Atlantic Canada’s largest utility services contractor to help strengthen their skilled labour pool. Emera Utility Services, a subsidiary of Emera Inc., has established a partnership with the Unama’ki Economic Benefits Office, an economic development organization established by the five First Nations in Cape Breton. The Unama’ki [...] More
NS: New procurement policy emphasizes “buy Aboriginal first”
[MEMBERTOU, NS] — A new “Aboriginal First” Procurement Policy has been introduced by the Unama’ki Economic Benefits Office, an economic development organization established by the five First Nation communities in Cape Breton. The Unama’ki communities purchase millions of dollars in goods and services from Cape Breton businesses each year. “This purchasing power can pay dividends for local [...] More
NS: First Nations want economic opportunities study
[MEMBERTOU, NS] — The five First Nation communities in Cape Breton issued a request for proposals last week for a study that will primarily focus on economic opportunities for aboriginal people. More
