TIPI is building community, while looking out for the individual. It makes sense for everyone to have ownership over their pension and benefits.- Rodney Nelson, C. Dir. PhD., Anishinabe (Ottawa)The TIPI family brings with it strong economic opportunities. I encourage Our People to take a look at what TIPI has to offer- I'm confident you will like what you see.- Dennis Meeches, Long Plain First NationRather than ''following where the path may lead,'' TIPI is going where there is no path and leaving a trail for Our People.- Robert Selkirk, Fisher River Cree NationEmployee benefits and pension in Aboriginal Territory is big, big business... that business should be controlled by the people actually using the products and services.- Chris Maxfield, Director of Member Services,First Plan BenefitsThis is truly an Aboriginal collaboration based on the traditional teaching of supporting community interests first.- Rodney Nelson, C. Dir. PhD., Anishinabe (Ottawa)Many hundreds of potential jobs exist in the Aboriginal pension and benefits field... these jobs should be done by Aboriginal People, and TIPI will help accomplish this goal.- Alan D.
The Mission of the ACWThe mission of the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg exists to empower Winnipeg's Aboriginal community: to realize our individual and collective potential.The Vision of the ACWThe Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg's vision is a self-sufficient, healthy and vibrant urban Aboriginal community.The Board has identified the following priorities as outlined in the Work Plan:Economic Development
To assist Aboriginal people prepare for, acquire and maintain successful employment by providing quality literacy, education, training and employment opportunities, and the required supports, through partnerships with community, educational institutions, business/industry and government. Aboriginal people in Winnipeg have a future of increased economic prosperity and self-determination. Our GoalsTo provide quality adult education, post-secondary education, trades training, daycare facilities, and student transitional housing as needed.- To provide employment and education services to approximately 2,400 people per annum.- To place an average of 1,200 people yearly in successful employment.- To train 500 people per annum.- To continue to meet or to exceed our vision, our mandate and our goals on a yearly basis.