Career Spotlight: Aboriginal

A number of colleges and universities have specialized career centres and services for Aboriginal students.

16 of the 17 Canadian medical schools identify a process by which they hope to make medical school more accessible to Indigenous students.

Elyse Campbell (Algonquin from Greater Golden Lake) says the next generation of Aboriginal leaders shouldn’t have to sacrifice one for the other.

With the rise of Idle No More, an updated perspective on the importance of enrolling in Indigenous Studies classes.

Baillie Redfern is an MSc student in UBC’s Genome Science and Technology Program.

Aboriginal people are leaders in every field of the Canadian Armed Forces, and Aboriginal youth can get involved in experience programs with the Forces.

Since Canada contains approximately 10% of the Earth’s forests, there are many opportunities for students to grow their career options in the forestry industry.

The CAFM designation is a unique way to develop the skills knowledge you’ll need to successfully navigate the complex world of Aboriginal finance.

With the right education and training, Indigenous students and new grads can find themselves employed in green energy following graduation.

In the next 20 years, 40% of new jobs in Canada will be in skilled trades and technologies.

It’s expected that First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities will play increasingly relevant roles in mining and energy-related industries in the coming years.

Maria Delesalle (pictured) and Alanna Gauthier are 2 of 3 partners for a consulting company that works with Aboriginal communities in a variety of different ways.