We’re all in this together.
Bringing together ISET holders from across the country is vital for fostering collaboration, sharing ideas, and strengthening impact. Each ISET brings unique regional experiences, cultural knowledge, and innovative approaches to Indigenous employment and training. By connecting, they can exchange best practices, co-develop solutions to common challenges, and leverage shared resources more effectively.
This collective approach not only builds capacity within individual organizations but also amplifies the overall success of the ISET program, ultimately creating stronger outcomes for Indigenous learners and communities nationwide.
Advisory Committee
Shelley Stacey
Urban
Anca McHollister
Métis
Allison Bear
First Nation
Julie Cyr
First Nation
Caitlin Sommer
Inuit
Lynn White
Urban
Kerry Smith
Métis
John DeGiacomo
First Nation
Cameron Aitken
Inuit
Lisa Savill
Métis
Audrey Hestand
Métis
Megan Ginnish
First Nation
Katherine Ciboci
Inuit
Our Logo
Métis - Métis Sash
The Métis sash is a colourful finger-woven belt that is usually three-meters long. It is sometimes referred to as L’Assomption sash or Ceinture Fléchée (arrow sash). The sash was used by the Voyageurs of the fur trade and was quickly adopted by their Métis sons. They used the sash as a belt to hold coats closed, and also as a tow rope, tumpline, towel, and even a sewing kit. The Métis sash became the most recognizable part of the Métis dress and a symbol of the Métis people.
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First Nations - Lax Skiik (Eagle)
Design by: W.J (Jamie) Sterritt
The Eagle is a sacred creature, highly revered by the First Nations of Northwestern BC, symbolizing focus, strength, peace, and leadership. The Eagle is wrapped in a circle, the never-ending whole, its beak near its tail as an invitation to consider the beginnings, endings, and overlaps in our journeys. The placement of black on white amplifies the presence of power, energy, action, creation and passion. Jamie is a member of the Gitxsan nation from the Skeena River area of northern British Columbia, now residing in Kamloops with his two daughters.
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Inuit - Quliq Stone Lamp
Design by: Gerri Sharpe
A quliq, used by the Inuit, gave warmth and light in 24 hour darkness and cooked food and water in the winter time. It is still used today, mainly in ceremonies. It used the fat from animals - as Inuit were taught to use every part of an animal as it gave its life that we may live.
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