Launch of the Indigenous Employee Training Fund 2024-2025

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that Parks Canada will continue to offer the Indigenous Employee Training Fund (IETF) for the period of 2024-25.  All eligible employees can apply today.  

The IETF is open to Indigenous employees working at Parks Canada on an indeterminate basis (seasonal or full-time) or on a term basis of three months or more. The IETF offers a unique opportunity for personal or professional development.

Key details regarding the Fund:

• Funding Limit: Applicants may be funded to a maximum of $5,000.
• Eligible Learning Activities: The IETF supports cultural learning and career development activities.

Additional IETF information is available on ParksNet such as:

• A complete 2024-25 information package.
• Cultural and professional development activity suggestions.
• A Q&A document.
• The IETF application form.

We invite you to participate in the upcoming “IETF Ask Me Anything Session” on June 6, 2024, at 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (ET)using the following link: Bilingual session.

For all inquiries and questions, please reach out to the Indigenous Workforce Strategies team via email at ffea-ietf@pc.gc.ca

We encourage all eligible Indigenous employees to take advantage of this opportunity to invest in their development, enhance their skills, and nurture their potential.

If you are considering applying, take inspiration from this recipient’s testimonial:

“IETF is an excellent program that enables Indigenous staff to be leaders in their respective fields. This targeted funding is incredibly beneficial to supporting Indigenous employees as they continue their career and life paths. I am very grateful this program exists.”

May your learning journeys be rich with discoveries and successes!

Nadine Spence and Jonathan Arnold,

Co-Champions for Indigenous Employees