Furey announces nearly $1M to expand support for Indigenous tradespeople – CBC
Feb 17, 2023
N.L. premier says offices are part of ‘economic reconciliation’
The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it will spend nearly $1 million to boost support services for Indigenous tradespeople in the province.
Premier Andrew Furey said Thursday that in addition to the existing Office for Indigenous and Northern Skilled Trades in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, the provincial government will open two new locations in St. John’s and Corner Brook.
“We saw how successful it was in Labrador and want to replicate it for Indigenous peoples throughout the island,” he said at a news conference announcing the money.
Furey said the initiative, which will cost $910,649, is part of “economic reconciliation” and a response to a need for in-person support services.
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