Occupational First Aid Basic (previously Level 1) is open for registration for January 18th, 2025 at the Princeton Skills Centre. Call us at (250)295-4051 to sign up and ensure your seat!!
Course runs January 18, 2025 from 8:30am-4:30pm for $190.00 +GST
Due to regulation changes, OFA Level 1 has been renamed OFA Basic
Join us for WORK SAFE BC Occupational First Aid: 830-4:30.
Call us to secure your spot today! 250-295-4051
WorkBC Princeton gives ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES LTD a Certificate to acknowledge leadership in supporting and building inclusive and accessible workplaces!
The Challenge… A Labour Shortage:
By 2029 BC Employers will need to fill an estimated 861,000 job openings. BC has an “Untapped” labour pool of 614,630 of working aged British Columbians that currently have a disability.
Across BC this September the spotlight is being put on this valuable resource that is not only good for business, its just plain good. WorkBC services include customized employment services to create meaningful work as well as accessibility services providing access to any needed devices for working, and wage subsidies to open doors. If you are interested in partnering with WorkBC to provide access to work for persons with disabilities, you have access right in this community.
September is a special month for the Developmental Disabilities Association and Jobs West. As decreed by the government of British Columbia, it is Disability Employment Month!
Through our employment service, Jobs West, we facilitate successful employment opportunities for our neurodiverse clients, while at the same time working with businesses so that they understand the unique needs and abilities of the people hired through us. This year we’ve helped find employment for over 100 people!
With that in mind, every year Jobs West honors a business that goes above and beyond to foster an inclusive and diverse workforce. They have chosen Crate & Barrel at Oakridge Park as Jobs West Employer of the Year. Crate & Barrel hired Maxwell, a client of Jobs West, and they could not be more proud of his accomplishments and being a hard-working member of the team.
We caught up with Crate & Barrel’s manager, Elliot Fisher about bringing Maxwell on the team.
What does it mean to Crate & Barrel to get this accolade from Jobs West?
Being recognized by Jobs West as their employer of the year is such an incredible honour. Our company mission is to help our customers build a home with purpose, and we believe that diversity of people, thought and voice makes life beautiful. We pride ourselves on building a workplace that is inclusive of all races, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities. The award from Jobs West is a great reminder that we are on the right path, and a reminder to always strive for a more equal and inclusive workplace and society.
What does it mean to have Maxwell on the team?
Having Maxwell on the team is a great joy for myself, and our staff at Crate & Barrel Oakridge. He’s such a warm and kind individual who is always excited to come to work and eager to help others (and always willing to laugh at my dad jokes). He is an inspiration to the team, and for a lot of team members their first encounter with disability in the workplace. Many have remarked to me that they are proud to be working for a company that sees the person without focusing on the disability.
I’m also so grateful to the Jobs West team for their fantastic support. Everyone I’ve met and worked with from Edith back in February to Alison just this week has been the kindest and most wonderful people. The focus has always been on considering the needs of both the individual and the business and creating a harmonious relationship. Thank you again.
B.C. is home to over 200,000 Indigenous people, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, representing one of the largest and most diverse Indigenous populations in the world. There are over 200 distinct First Nations, whose languages, cultures, values, traditions, world views and customs continue to be an integral part of society in B.C.
National Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures and resilience of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and to recognize the importance of continued commitment to our collective journey towards reconciliation.
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day filled with celebratory events and activities to recognize the history, culture, heritage and diversity of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day are the perfect opportunities to educate oneself about the experiences, culture and traditions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and to honour the significant achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples while listening to their perspectives and stories.
Learn
This June, take some time to learn about the diverse Indigenous cultures in B.C. and Canada, and about the commitments and actions that are being taken towards truth and reconciliation.
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada – discover Indigenous culture, traditions and history by immersing yourself in stories from Indigenous Elders, leaders, community members and youth.
First Peoples Map of B.C. – an interactive map that allows you to explore the language, arts and cultural heritage of 204 First Nations communities in B.C.
List of B.C. First Nations – listing of the First Nations in B.C. that includes information about the First Nations and their current activities.
Métis in B.C. Virtual Exhibit – watch a video series showcasing the history and culture of Métis in B.C.
Indigenous Collections and Repatriation department – discover thousands of objects, photographs, films and recordings showcasing over 10,000 years of history of Indigenous Peoples in B.C., either online or in person at the Royal B.C. Museum.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action – view the 94 calls to action aimed to address the historical and ongoing consequences of colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – check out the framework established by the United Nations for reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples that the B.C. Government is implementing through the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan.
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act – learn about the actions the B.C. Government is taking to advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Territorial Acknowledgements – a useful guide on how to respectfully acknowledge whose traditional territory you are on.
A Guide to the Pronunciation of Indigenous Communities and Organizations in B.C. – a helpful guide to correctly pronouncing the names of Indigenous communities and organizations in B.C.
Participate
Many Indigenous organizations and municipalities are hosting community events to honour National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day. See what’s going on in your community by checking out your local Friendship Centre’s website or contacting your local municipality.
View a list of events happening across the province on June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
See the Government of Canada’s website to learn more about National Indigenous History Month and how you can participate.
If you’re in what is now known as Greater Victoria, celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples (the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations) at Royal Roads University.
You can find us conveniently located at 206 Vermilion Ave, Princeton BC
You can call 250-295-4051 or email: info-princeton@workbc.ca
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 or around that time of year because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.
National Aboriginal Day, now National Indigenous Peoples Day, was announced in 1996 by then Governor General of Canada, Roméo LeBlanc, through the Proclamation Declaring June 21 of Each Year as National Aboriginal Day. This was the result of consultations and statements of support for such a day made by various Indigenous groups:
On June 21, 2017, the Prime Minister issued a statement announcing the intention to rename this day National Indigenous Peoples Day.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is part of the Celebrate Canada program, which also includes Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27 and Canada Day on July 1.
The Government of Canada provides funding opportunities for community celebratory events, as well as for commemorations on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Every year, numerous activities are organized across the country on June 21 to showcase the richness and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural expressions and stories.
Find an event or activity near you:
You can also download and share images for National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, and stay connected on social media with the hashtag #NIHM2024 and #NIPD2024.
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
