FHQTC ISETS

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What does ISETS stand for?

Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Strategy

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What are some client eligibility requirements?

• Must reside in the File Hills Qu’Appelle area (address confirmation required). You will be referred to the appropriate agency if you reside outside of our geographical area.
• Be a registered Status Indian
• Have a social insurance number
• Be unemployed or under-employed
• Provide a letter from an employer stating your new job and start date (for Job Placement Assistance requests)
• Must not be currently enrolled in a training or educational program
• Must go through the ISETS Client Cased Management Process
• Must have an approved action plan

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True of False? ISETS delivers unfunded services?

Resume/Cover Letters/Job Search Prep/Career research and exploration. 

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What is the average cost of tuition per year?

8,000-10,000 (tuition/books/supplies etc)

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Which member Nation Chiefs oversee FHQ ISETS?

Muscowpetung- Chief Tavita

Peepeekisis- Chief Dieter 

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What is the primary goal of ISETS

To support Indigenous people in developing skills and finding employment. ISETS focuses on helping Indigenous people gain skills and secure meaningful work through targeted training and support.

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Who was the previous ISETS coordinator for FHQTC?

Marilyn Keepness

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True or false: FHQTC ISETS has a target of employment results to reach every year. 

True: 2025-2026 target is 80 employment results. 

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What are some local institutions that are eligible under ISETS funding?

SIIT/Sask Polytechnic/Suncrest/Sask Apprentice Trades

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How long has FHQTC been in existence?

FHQTC has been in existence since 1970 when it was created as Touchwood File Hills Qu’Appelle District Chiefs Council. 55 years

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Which department oversees ISETS?

Employment and Social Development Canada. This department is responsible for programs that boost employment and skill-building for Canadians.

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What are some community programs ISETS has funded?

Heavy Equipment Operator/Tri Trades/Office Admin/Employability Skills for Success/ Lifeskills Programming etc. 6X6 Drivers licensing/Summer Student partnership/Adult 10/Adult 12 programs. 

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What does SITAG stand for?

The Saskatchewan Indian Training Assessment Group (SITAG) was created under the umbrella of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) to administer training purchases for First Nations and has evolved to represent the face of First Nation Labour Force Development in Saskatchewan.

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What does TAS stand for?

Training Administration System- holds all client information and is used by all agencies in Saskatchewan. 

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What type of organizations deliver programs under ISETS?

Indigenous-led organizations- Tribal Councils/Independent First Nations/Urban agencies (First Nations Employment Centre)

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When was ISETS launched?

ISETS replaced ASETS in 2019, aiming for more sustainable and long-term employment results.

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What is one way ISETS support skills development of youth in community?

• Summer Student Employment Partnerships with Member First Nations.

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True or False: ISETS is a national program?

True- ISETS eligibility is based on where you reside. 

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How many member nations does FHQTC ISETS serve?

9- Pasqua and Carry the Kettle now administer their own ISETS programming. 

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How does ISETS contribute to reconciliation?

By addressing employment gaps and supporting economic self-sufficiency

Economic empowerment helps Indigenous communities thrive independently.