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Indigenous Stories: John Burrows, Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota & Author

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Time after time the talk would range through philosophy, geology, history, religion, political science and law. The ideas were usually big and they were generously mixed with
teasing, wild speculation, humour and tears.

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Indigenous Stories: William Lindsay on Persistance

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“Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence”. Through my life’s experience I can certainly attest to the truthfulness of these words.I hope lessons for others can be found in them. Hence, “Press On” friends and make your own dreams a reality!

By: Wiiliam Lindsay 523 reads | 0 comments
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Indigenous Stories: Brandon Gabriel, Professional Contemporary Visual Artist

Indigenous Career Journey Stories

Brandon is a professional Contemporary Visual Artist based in Langley. He grew up in the Kwantlen Reserve and went on to study at Kwantlen University and attained his BFA from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2006.

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Indigenous Stories: Klahanie R. Rorick, SFU Office for Aboriginal Peoples

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"Having attended an Aboriginal institute has made a positive impact in my life. It has positively changed my connections and friendships I have made. Continuing here at SFU has changed my life. I am ever grateful I get to live the life; I do here at SFU."

By: Klahanie R. Rorick 699 reads | 0 comments
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Indigenous Stories: Gary George, SFU Indigenous Student Life Coordinator

Indigenous Student Centre

SFU Indigenous Student Life Coordinator Gary George shares his career story. Read more about his journey starting at the Wit'suwit'en Nation to how he came to work for SFU Indigenous Student Centre. 

By: Gary George 655 reads | 0 comments
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Indigenous Career Services & The Dance of Success

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My name is Mike & I'm originally from Little Black Bear’s Band in the Treaty #4 area. I am in my final year of a First Nations Studies degree. Our goal is to determine ways in which the Career Services team can better serve the indigenous student population.

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Indigenous Peoples' Career Stories

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Listen to our Panel from various walks of life introduce themselves and discuss their backgrounds, their education, the obstacles they have overcome. These Aboriginal representatives are here to answer tell their story and answer your questions.

 

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We’re All Actors: CSI Interviews First Nations Actor Justin Rain

Indigenous Career Journey Stories

“Whenever there is an opportunity to share my experience with people, it usually doesn’t take much for me to jump on board,” states Justin Rain when I ask him about his experiences at a recent event co-hosted by Career Services and the Indigenous Student Centre.

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Pourquoi entrer au service de l’Agence du revenu du Canada?

Indigenous Employers

L’Agence du revenu du Canada offre aux personnes motivées un milieu de travail stimulant, intéressant et diversifié qui vous aidera à perfectionner vos compétences et à faire progresser votre carrière. Si vous cherchez à acquérir une expérience de travail précieuse dans une organisation fédérale, placez l’ARC en tête de liste comme votre employeur de choix.

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Peeriodical: Olympic Sized Persistence Pays Off

Indigenous Career Journey Stories

If there’s someone who knows about the terrifying journey that is the work search, it is Marissa Nahanee. She was a panellist at the Indigenous Peoples Career Stories event on March 3, 2011.  Marissa has worked on many world class events, including the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Torch relay and visits by Princes Charles and Edward. But Marissa’s job did not just happen to her – she had to work for it.

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Indigenous Stories: Mike, SFU Alumni

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"I have no solid plans for the future and I love it...I know that every experience that I have had, every failed plan, was really an excellent mistake that gave me the skills I need to handle any situation that gets thrown my way in the future." 

By: Mike B 306 reads | 0 comments
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Fraser Health Focuses On Increasing Aboriginal Employee Base

Indigenous Employers

Join our organization to help narrow the health gap between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal patients and residents by providing a better cultural fit within Fraser Health.