Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Tag Archives: Spotlight

  1. Tasha Kirby Achieves Her Career Goal Working in our Local Hospital

    Tasha Kirby finished her 13-month Secretarial Studies Course at NOVA Career Center, and was recommended to try the Transitions Program that is offered by Tewatohnhi’saktha. The Transitions program is designed to offer new graduates the opportunity to access a 26-week work experience with an employer that is connected to their field of study.  The program…

  2. Employment Success Story: Peter Deer Lands a New Job at Playground

    Determination, dedication, and consistency are just a few words that can describe Peter Deer, who, after a year of hard work, finished his accounting classes at NOVA Career Center and accessed Tewatohnhi’saktha’s Job Seekers Service.  “I used the job seeker service as soon as I was able to send out my resume in early September…

  3. Business Highlight – Dable Advisory & Consulting Services

    Dable (pronounced “Day Bull”) Advisory & Consulting Services is a 100% Indigenous owned full-service advisory and consulting firm located in the Mohawk Territory at Kahnawake. Paul Rice, President and CEO, has put together a team of professionals with over 20 years of experience in various backgrounds including finance, business development, revenue generation, strategy, gaming, cannabis,…

  4. Client Success Story – Ravyn Regis

    Ravyn Regis shares what she learned in her family’s Automotive Business Ravyn Regis recently participated in Tewatohnhi’saktha’s Skills Link Program and completed a work placement at LTR Automotive, a locally owned auto repair shop here in Kahnawà:ke. When asked about her experience working at LTR Automotive she describes a positive work environment, one that was…

  5. Business Spotlight: Kidz-R-Us

    Kidz-R-Us Playzone is a Family Fun Center owned by Crystal MacKenzie Deer and Jay Deer located on route 138 next to Wolfco Gas Station. The business opened it’s doors on April 28th, 2019. Despite their primary target being children ages 0-12, Kidz-R-Us boasts they have something for all ages, “Our toddler area is set up…

  6. Client Success Story – Aubrey Albany

    Kahentenha:wi Aubrey Albany makes positive contribution as a Health Care Aide  Aubrey Albany recently graduated from the Institutional and Home Care Assistance Program at Nova Career Centre, she describes the program as “one of the hardest, most fun and rewarding” experiences she has ever done.  However, the program was way more than she originally expected…