The Manitoba First Nations , through Sub-agreement Holders and Local boards, mandated by their Chiefs and Council members established First Peoples Development Inc. (FDPI) with a new Board of Directors effective April 1, 2006.The FPDI is comprised of thirty-four First Nations Sub-agreement Holders as designated by their Local Boards, with the mandate to address the employment and training interests of First Nations people. The articles of incorporation support the principle of grassroots or local decision-making while promoting, advocating and addressing the needs of First Nations through their Local boards.FDPI is established in accordance with the Human Resource and Social Development Canada - Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy ( ASETS ) and focuses upon its three priorities:ASETS , administered though the FDPI, is designed to help Aboriginal people prepare for and find high demand jobs quickly, as well as keep them in the long term. All Aboriginal people may access - through their local band offices and sub agreement holders - programs and services that include:The ASETS is the federal government's successor strategy to the AHRDS and is designed to help improve the employment opportunities of Aboriginal peoples and enable them to fully participate in the Canadian economy in a relationship based on mutual trust, respect and openness.
Navigation MenuPathways to EducationCEDA hosts the Pathways to Education program in Winnipeg, with partnerships from the Province of Manitob,a Winnipeg School Division, Pathways to Education Canad,a University of Winnipeg and the City of Winnipeg. Pathways to Education-Winnipeg program focuses on lowering high school drop outs rates, increasing access to post-secondary education and closing the 'opportunity gap' There are 4...read moreThe History of CEDACommunity Education Development Association (CEDA) was formed in 1979 when seven inner city parent councils agreed to form a non-profit community development organization in order to build a voice for inner city parents and residents to more effectively address education and community improvement concerns and issues. A Board of Directors was elected to govern CEDA including representation from...read moreAboriginal Children Count CampaignAboriginal Children Count: A Campaign for Social Justice in the Childhood Development: The purpose of this campaign which was launched in 2012 is to create awareness for the need for targeted programming for Aboriginal babies to age four who live in the North End.
Navigation MenuPathways to EducationCEDA hosts the Pathways to Education program in Winnipeg, with partnerships from the Province of Manitob,a Winnipeg School Division, Pathways to Education Canad,a University of Winnipeg and the City of Winnipeg. Pathways to Education-Winnipeg program focuses on lowering high school drop outs rates, increasing access to post-secondary education and closing the 'opportunity gap' There are 4...read moreThe History of CEDACommunity Education Development Association (CEDA) was formed in 1979 when seven inner city parent councils agreed to form a non-profit community development organization in order to build a voice for inner city parents and residents to more effectively address education and community improvement concerns and issues. A Board of Directors was elected to govern CEDA including representation from...read moreAboriginal Children Count CampaignAboriginal Children Count: A Campaign for Social Justice in the Childhood Development: The purpose of this campaign which was launched in 2012 is to create awareness for the need for targeted programming for Aboriginal babies to age four who live in the North End.
bioBUILD – an acronym for Building Urban Industries for Local Development – is a social enterprise non-profit contractor and a training program for people who face barriers to employment.We retrofit homes with insulation and high-efficiency toilets as well as water-and-energy-saving devices (showerheads, CFLs, etc). Our work lowers utility bills, employs neighbourhood people, cuts crime, and decreases greenhouse gas emissions.Vision StatementBUILD seeks a Winnipeg where bills in low-income housing are affordable and where the residents who live in this housing have gainful, family-supporting employment.Mission StatementBUILD will contribute towards this vision by training people with limited experience in the formal labour market to retrofit this housing stock in a fashion that reduces poverty and improves the environment.Board membersJerry Woods, Vice-Chair, also serves as the Chair of the Human Rights CommissionGeorge Ryle, Secretary TreasurerMike Wolchock is the General Manager of Pollock's Hardware Co-opNina Larson is a business student at the University of ManitobaRobert Neufeld is the Executive Director at the North End Community Renewal CorporationTricia Dano is the Case Management Coordinator at BUILD Inc.Don Meidem