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Aboriginals trained for farming
September 17, 2010
A new agreement under the federal Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership is set to create 104 long-term job opportunities in Saskatchewan's and Alberta's agriculture industry.
The $5-million partnership among the federal and provincial governments, One Earth Farms Corp., First Nations and training institutes was established to provide better inroads for aboriginals to enter the agriculture industry.
It will provide training opportunities for up to 130 aboriginal people through the new Inroads to Agriculture Institute. First Nations and Métis learners will receive training, certification and job placement through the institute.
The institute will cover the costs of training, living allowance, counseling and mentorship services, and provide a wage subsidy during raining on an as-needed basis.
The Saskatchewan government has committed just under $600,000 to the program, the federal government has offered more than $2 million, One Earth Farms will provide just under $1 million and other stakeholders, including First Nations, industry partners and training institutes, have committed nearly $1.5 million.
