Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation signs agreement with Ottawa to take direct control of job training

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation secures direct control of employment training programs

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation has become Saskatchewan’s only independent agreement holder under the federal Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program, giving the First Nation direct responsibility for designing and delivering employment and training services for its…

Canada announces Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Skills 2026

Prince Albert – A strong Canada‘s economy depends on giving everyone a fair chance to participate and succeed in the workforce. Indigenous-led employment and training services help make that possible by responding to community priorities and local labour market needs while removing barriers to participation and opening the door to opportunity. This kind of community-led investment creates jobs and strengthens ... Read More The post Canada announ…

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation signs agreement with Ottawa to take direct control of job training

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation has taken full authority over its workforce development, officially becoming Saskatchewan’s only independent agreement holder under the federal Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program. Community leaders and federal ministers gathered on Saturday, Aug. 22, to mark the agreement.  The deal grants PBCN $6.8 million in federal funding and makes the First Nation direct responsibility for designing and del…