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Start here. Meet with a counsellor to review goals, eligibility, and supports in your community.
Find supports →Our Vision
Aboriginal peoples are moving towards full jurisdiction over employment and training. Through the implementation of the ALFDC strategy we will work collectively to strengthen our institutions, our capabilities and our ability to control our own systems. We will provide training opportunities and choices that support the right of Aboriginal peoples to achieve self-empowerment through work while protecting cultural identity.
— Chair, ALFDC Board of Directors
Province-wide Local Delivery Mechanisms
Targeted Training & Employment Pathways
9+ ALFDC-funded Childcare Centres
Programs & Services
Purchase of Training
Targeted training with qualified providers to overcome labour-market barriers.
Learn more →Job Creation Partnerships
Time-limited project placements that build work experience and references.
Learn more →Targeted Wage Subsidy
Incentives that help employers hire and train for sustainable employment.
Learn more →Self-Employment
Guidance and supports to plan and launch a viable small business.
Explore SEA →Mobility Assistance
Help with reasonable relocation or travel costs for confirmed jobs elsewhere.
Learn more →Youth Opportunities (14–30)
Seasonal placements, workshops, and work experience for students and youth.
See youth options →For Employers
Partner with us on wage subsidies, partnerships, and local labour initiatives.
Employer supports →Apply for a SIN
Checklist and official link to apply for your Social Insurance Number.
Start here →About ALFDC
Who we serve
- First Nations people living in urban & rural Ontario
- Youth (14–30), adults, and career changers
- Parents & families through childcare supports
- Employers and community partners
What we offer
- Career counselling & employment planning via LDMs
- Short-term, targeted training & certifications
- Wage subsidies & job creation partnerships
- Self-employment advising & start-up supports
- Mobility assistance for confirmed opportunities
Childcare & Early Years
- Support for ALFDC-funded childcare centres
- Culturally safe, land-based early learning
- Connections to local resources for families
Spotlight: Events & Upcoming Training
Resume & Interview Workshop
Hands-on session with counsellors and local employers. Limited seats.
TrainingEntrepreneur 101: Start-Up Basics
SEA-aligned overview of business planning, funding, and supports.
Self-EmploymentHealth & Safety Certificates (1-day)
WHMIS + First Aid to boost job readiness. Hosted by LDM partner.
CertificationPast Programs
Past Events
Career Fair – Northern Region
Networking, on-the-spot interviews, and workshop series.
Women in Trades Day
Hands-on demos with local unions and apprenticeship advisors.
Entrepreneur Meet-Up
Community pitches, mentorship, and micro-grant announcements.
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Our Partners
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