August 11, 2026 Calgary, Alberta Employment and Social Development Canada
A strong Canadian economy depends on ensuring everyone has a fair opportunity to succeed and participate in the workforce. Investing in community-led solutions helps remove barriers to employment, create opportunities for future generations and strengthen the well-being of communities across the country.
Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, highlighted a federal investment in Community Futures Treaty Seven that supports personalized employment and skills training opportunities for First Nations youth across Treaty 7 territory.
Through Employment and Social Development Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) Program, Community Futures Treaty Seven is receiving more than $3.2 million for their Regional Skills Link Project.
The project will support 165 First Nations youth to develop the skills, experience and confidence they need to secure meaningful careers, remain connected to their communities and create lasting opportunities for themselves and future generations.
This partnership between the Government of Canada and Community Futures Treaty Seven reflects a shared commitment to ensure First Nations youth across Treaty 7 territory have access to the support, skills and opportunities they need to succeed. This investment in community-led approaches to workforce development ensures that more young people will have the opportunity to build strong futures for themselves, their families and their
