Employment and Unconventional Jobs of the Future First Nations people, the youngest and fastest-growing segment of the population, are the solution. If they are educated and employed at the same level as other Canadians they will add hundreds of billions of dollars to the economy and save tens of billions in social spending related to […]
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References Toulouse, Pamela R., (2013). Beyond Shadows: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Success. Canadian Teacher’s Federation. Image Sources pg.8 Hunter’s First Day of School Photo Credit: Marseline Chikane pg.9 Change Paradigm © Three Things Consulting pg.12 SingersPhoto Source: “Singers” by Vancouver Island University is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 pg.15 School ArtPhoto Source: Three Things […]
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