For Canada's Indigenous populations, language is more than just a means to express one's inner thoughts. Language is cultural, political,...
Are you curious about Canada's Indigenous cultures? If you are, that's a good thing - learning more about the rich histories of these...
Until recently, Canada's climate change discussion has not provided a platform for Canada's Indigenous peoples to join the dialogue on...
If you've ever taken part in activism or social justice campaigns on or off campus, you're probably familiar with the concept of...
What do you think of when you hear the word 'Agriculture'?
Does a farm come to mind? Perhaps barn animals, gardening or open fields of...
Ever since she was a teenager, Thirza Cuthand has been expressing herself through film. Now, she's turned her lifelong passion into a...
Questions about community involvement are common in interviews, and for good reason: being engaged with a community (or communities!)...
Resumes give employers an overview of your previous experience - and participation within the broader Indigenous community is a great way...
Cover letters are about choosing, arranging, and expressing your skills in relation to the job you want. A big part of finding a job is...
Although pursuing an education in Indigenous Studies is not as common as other arts programs - for example English, history, or political...
As an Aboriginal student who has recently graduated or is nearing the end of your studies, you may be wondering, "what next?" Sure,...
There are plenty of reasons why people should look to the skilled trades for their future careers.
Usually seen as an alternative to...
Most Canadian colleges and universities offer support for Indigenous students.
Many campuses may have an elder available for...
Chris Languedoc was a mechanical engineering student at the University of Alberta when he attended a career fair in order to learn more...
Like co-op programs and internships, working in your desired field is very important to gain industry experience. But what if you're an...
Having a dream is a start, but turning it into a reality is a totally different story. The resources are out there, you just have to know...
Did you know that Aboriginal communities prefer to hire professionals with specific designations? In these communities, it's a dominant...
In the excitement of applying for post-secondary education, it's easy to focus all of your attention on admission forms and applications...
Picking the right post-secondary program can be a difficult task: you need to pick something you enjoy that will also complement the...
What began in part as a response to the C-45 omnibus bill has now become a national phenomenon.
The Idle No More movement - founded by...
As mandated by the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Human Rights Codes of each of the provinces and territories makes it unlawful...
Do you have trouble managing stress? Do you want to connect with other Aboriginal students at your Canadian university or college? Do you...
For many people, the differences between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples are not well understood, especially when it comes to...
When it comes to setting yourself up to achieve your professional goals, you can only hope that you will eventually be in a position...
Many Aboriginal people reside in Canada's major cities today, but there is still a significant number of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit...
The need for doctors in Canada is high, especially in northern and remote communities where there are higher Aboriginal populations....
The path to self discovery can often be far from what we expect. Especially when it comes to career decisions.
Just when you think you...
Nearly four years ago, I wrote an article for TalentEgg about how valuable it was for Gen Y students to take Indigenous Studies classes....
When someone thinks of the forest, they're often limited to only think about the trees and the animals that live in them.
Baillie...
Aboriginal Canadians have a storied history with Canada's military that goes all the way back to the 18th century. Thousands of First...
The forest industry is incredibly important to the well-being of Canada and Canadians: we need forests to remove carbon dioxide from the...
The reason finance and accounting is such a coveted field for new graduates is that it offers a lot of opportunity and room to grow....
Canada's predicted labour shortage can be seen as advantageous to Indigenous peoples since the First Nations, Inuit and Metis (FN/I/M)...
What do high school, close relatives and the overwhelming pressure from society have in common? Their ignorance of the strength,...
Each day, Canadian natural resource companies contend with the challenges of maximizing growth and economic potential from land. And as...
Maria Delesalle (pictured right) and Alanna Gauthier are 2 of 3 partners for NEXUS Coastal Resource Management, a consulting company...
Becky Mearns is a first-year geography MA student at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario.
Becky's undergraduate degree, also from...
If corporate Canada could say one thing to Aboriginal students and recent grads, it would be: "We want you!"
Seriously. First Nations,...
As an Aboriginal Recruitment Consultant at Hydro One, Paul's main role is to source qualified First Nations and Métis candidates for...
Depending on your experience throughout university, you might be skeptical of many employers' diversity policies and programs. It's 2012...
It takes more than just engineers and field workers to keep the oil and gas industry running!
Business and operations support...
Kim is a Protection and Control Engineer from Rocky Bay First Nation on Lake Nipigon in northwestern Ontario who has been working at...
Glenn Nolan, Vice President Aboriginal Affairs with mining company Noront Resources, says the mining industry has made significant...
Renata Smoke, a third-year student at the University of Western Ontario, spent her summer working as a summer student with Noront...
The mining industry needs young workers from all backgrounds to replace its ageing workforce, says Leanne Hall, Vice President of Human...
Most Canadians do not know the significance of RCAP, Ipperwash, Bill C-31, the Royal Proclamation of 1763, the Haldimand Proclamation,...
