Indigenous Energy Project
Aligning Indigenous job seekers with clean energy opportunities.The Indigenous Energy Project is a partnership between Native Council of Nova Scotia (NCNS) and Clean Foundation funded by Employment and Social Development Canada. This project will host a variety of initiatives, services and sessions across Mi’kma’ki, all with the end goal of providing employment opportunities in the clean economy to Indigenous job seekers within the borders of Nova Scotia.
Project sections
Indigenous Wage Subsidy Initiative
Connecting Indigenous job seekers (age 15 and up) residing in Nova Scotia with qualifying positions in the clean economy in Nova Scotia. Employers can receive a subsidy covering up to 80 per cent of the employee’s salary (up to $10,000, for two to eight months).
Indigenous Energy Advisor Training Program
Equipping Indigenous people (age 18 and up) in Nova Scotia with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the growing Energy Advisor sector.
Green Education Supports
Creating educational opportunities and resources throughout Nova Scotia that inform Indigenous youth and community members on the clean economy. More information coming soon.