LiUNA Local 900 plays a vital role in promoting skilled trades among Indigenous communities by actively participating in trade fairs. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage while providing pathways for inclusion into lucrative skilled trade careers across Eastern Canada. Through this outreach, LiUNA Locals900’s goal is to inspire Indigenous youth to explore rewarding careers in the skilled trades.
Powwows & Cultural Events
LiUNA Local 900 representatives are actively involved in traditional Powwow events to demonstrate our commitment to supporting Indigenous rights and interests while helping to build trust and collaborative relationships. Powwows are colourful, energetic and spiritual events to honour Indigenous culture, traditions, and values. LiUNA Local 900 is committed to being a part of, and not a part from, the Indigenous communities who are seeking fair and equal access to careers in the skilled trades.
Training & Education Programs
LiUNA Local 900 Training is the official Training Delivery Agent across Canada for Red Seal Certification of Construction Craft Workers, Concrete Finishers and Brick & Stone Masons. Training is the backbone to learning new skills and finding new career pathways. Indigenous communities across Eastern Canada have strong, smart viable women and men who are capable of successful careers in the skilled trades. LiUNA Local 900 has a customizable approach to work with community leaders and agencies to give Indigenous people, the choice to earn while they learn.
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In many Indigenous traditions, the beaver is often depicted in Indigenous stories and art. Beavers are said to represent a variety of qualities, including hard work. Beavers are known for being industrious and productive, and for working hard until the job is done.
LIUNA Local 900 embraces the beaver’s symbolism to represent the hard work and dedication of all LIUNA members, Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike.
Mahsus – translates to fiddleheads in Peskotomuhkati language.
Fiddleheads grow widely across the northern hemisphere but are most abundant in New Brunswick.
The Wolastoqey, Mi’kmaq, and Peskotomuhkatikuk peoples in New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island historically and currently harvest the ferns as a traditional food.