About the KRETC

The Kativik Regional Employment and Training Commission (KRETC) is a group of employers that analyzes working practices, employer challenges, and labour market developments for the Nunavik region. Twice a year, the Commission presents employment and training priorities for the next year, and advises K.I. Adult Education and Vocational Training, as well as the federal and provincial governments, on the effective utilization and development of manpower in the territory.

Giving local business a voice

A first meeting is normally held in October of each year to discuss various common issues, provide an update on the training priorities and the financial situation, and to announce the date for the January meeting. This meeting launches the promotional campaign inviting all Nunavik employers to submit their training priorities for the next fiscal year.

A second meeting takes place around the third week of January when each organization submits their employment and training priorities to the group. A list of training priorities is prepared based on these presentations and taking into account the available funding. The list is presented to the KRG regional council in February for review and approval.

KRETC members

The KRETC is composed of one representative from each of the following public bodies: the Avataq Cultural Institute, the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (Adult Education and Student Services sections), the FCNQ, the KRG, the TNI, the NRBHSS, the KLDC, the Makivik Corporation, the Association of Secretary-Treasurers of Nunavik, the Saputiit Youth Association, the Saturviit Inuit Women’s Association of Nunavik, and the Nunavik Landholding Corporations Association. Other organizations may apply by making a written request to our department.

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Kativik Regional Government (KRG)

The KRG was created in 1978 to deliver public services to Nunavimmiut. It is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the 14 Northern villages regarding management and municipal accounting, land use, legal affairs, engineering, and public transit.

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Taqramiut Nipingat Inc. (TNI)

TNI has operated its own regional radio network since 2006, allowing it to broadcast in all 14 villages, one mining site, and via live streaming on its Web site, www.tni-rtn.com. It also operates a community television network (NCTv) that broadcasts video programs in Inuktitut.

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Nunavik Youth Employment Services (YES)

YES Nunavik is a special SED program that delivers a wide variety of services to youth aged 16 to 35, including employment and education needs assessment, individual action plans development, and job-search support.

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Avataq

Through its language, heritage, and cultural programs, the Avataq Cultural Institute strives to support and preserve Inuit culture for present and future generations.

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Ilagiisaq-FCNQ

Since 1967, Ilagiisaq-FCNQ has provided the cooperative movement with more effective powers and services. Today, it is one of the largest employers in the region, assisting its members by purchasing training, maintenance, and providing technical and management support.

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Glencore

Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies.

Founded in the 1970s as a trading company, they have grown into a major producer and marketer of commodities - employing 160,000 people around the world.

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KI Adult Education

The Kativik Ilisarniliriniq Adult Education and Vocational Training Department serves all of Nunavik.

KI Adult Education studies emerging training needs in the workforce to offer a variety of courses in each community.

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Post Secondary Students Services

The Post-Secondary Student Services team provides logistical, social, and academic support to Nunavimmiut studying at the post-secondary level. They assist students completing vocational training programs or attending CEGEP or university.

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Kativik Municipal Housing Bureau (KMHB)

The KMHB’s mandate is to manage residential buildings for low and middle-income individuals and families in the 14 Nunavik villages. Its mission is to provide safe and comfortable housing, tailored to the tenants' specific needs.

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Sustainable Employment Department (SED)

The SED is a department of KRG responsible for providing funding and services for employment, training, income support and child care services to the Nunavik population in the context of Inuit social and economic development.

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Southern Quebec Inuit Association (SQIA)

SQIA was created to answer the needs of the growing population of Inuit living outside of their ancestral territories. It contributes to Inuit development by defending and celebrating our language, culture, traditions and way of life.

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THE SANAJIIT PROJECT

Created for Nunavik apprentice and journeyperson construction workers, Sanajiit focuses on developing a strong construction workforce through the delivery of work placement and training services in all the communities of Nunavik.

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Makivik

Makivik is an active player in the development of Nunavik, where Inuit have established our distinct place and identity. Its priority mandate is to protect the resolutions of the 1975 JBNQA, first comprehensive Inuit land claim in Canada.

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Nunavik Youth House Association (NYHA)

The NYHA was created by NRBHSS and the MSSS in 2001. It develops programs and activities that provide a safe space for 6 to 19 year olds to go after school, on weekends and during summer vacations.

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Qarjuit Youth Council (QYC)

Launched in September 2015, QYC is an ethnic, non-for-profit organization dedicated to representing Inuit youth of Nunavik and Chisasibi between the ages of 15 to 35 years old.

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Saturviit Inuit Women’s Association of Nunavik

Saturviit's mission is to represent the well-being and interests of Nunavik women. Their objective is to improve their own social-economic well-being by advocating for programs and services that support healthy women and families.

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Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS)

The NRBHSS's mission is to plan, organize, apply and evaluate programs to foster healthy communities where integrated health and social services are offered by Inuit in accordance with tradition and values.

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