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Indigenous Engagement

Welcome to the Indigenous Engagement Committee 

The CUSW National Indigenous Engagement Committee was formed to provide a network to support current and future Indigenous tradespeople joining CUSW. 

The committee also serves as an advisory panel to CUSW as we understand the barriers to the recruitment and retention of Indigenous people in the trades.  The committee provides the CUSW National Executive Board feedback and new ideas for ongoing diversity and inclusion initiatives.

NEWS
The ISETS Agreement Holder Directory has been compiled on behalf of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Education and Training Branch. This directory provides a compilation of all Ontario ISET agreement holders and serves as a quick guide for clientele and employment and training officers.
All ISET agreement holders have been provided the opportunity to provide applicable information to be included in this directory.
VIDEOS
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) has launched a compelling short video titled “Don’t Tickety Box Me,” urging governments and industry to move beyond transactional consultation and instead embrace Indigenous-led approaches, long-term partnerships, and trust-based planning in major projects.

The video is part of a wider campaign to increase awareness, inspire dialogue, and promote advocacy for First Nation cultural rights in the context of infrastructure, energy, and resource development. It challenges outdated consultation practices and highlights the risks of ignoring Indigenous standards and values when planning on traditional and treaty territories.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS