Housing Webinars Series 2025-26 (8 of 12)

Development of Indigenous Skills Trade Training Program

Details

Date

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

2:00 PM EST

Registration Opening Soon
Stream

Leadership

Presentation

Session Overview

This session explores the Indigenous Skilled Trades Training Program delivered in three Northwestern Ontario high schools, where Indigenous youth gain hands-on, culturally grounded experience by helping build homes in their communities. The presentation highlights key partnerships and the program’s impact on youth skills, confidence, cultural identity, and community resilience.

Topics Covered

  • Overview of Indigenous Skilled Trades Training Programs in Northwestern Ontario
  • Culturally grounded, hands-on training for Indigenous youth
  • Real-world experience through building community homes
  • Partnership between Matawa Tribal Council, school boards, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners
  • Program impacts: skill-building, confidence, cultural identity, and community resilience

Who Should View

  • Anyone interested in youth-based housing solutions and Indigenous Skilled Trades Training Programs
  • Education Directors and high school program leads
  • Employment, training, and youth services coordinators
  • Community leadership and council members

Presented By

Lisa McLeod, Superior-Greenstone District School Board

Lisa MacLeod is the co-developer of the Indigenous Skilled Trades Training Programming initiatives delivered in schools across Ontario. She works with the Superior-Greenstone District School Board and Lakehead Public Schools to support Indigenous student pathways into skilled trades.

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