Wagmatcook, NS, May 25, 2018… Government and community leaders attended the official launch this week of a unique new training program in Wagmatcook First Nation. The Enhanced Direct Entry Carpentry Program. Sixteen people from Unama’ki communities in Cape Breton are receiving specialized apprenticeship training and work experience to achieve Red Seal carpentry certification, filling the need for local Red Seal carpenters.

Membertou, NS, Mar. 2, 2018… Local Mi’kmaq youth are learning about many career opportunities in the Canadian Forces this week. Canadian Forces recruiters are visiting Cape Breton First Nation communities this week and today met with staff of the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO).

Burnside, NS, Nov 20, 2017… “These Mi’kmaq workers are a great addition to our skilled workforce,” said an official with Dexter Construction, the largest heavy civil construction company in Atlantic Canada. Dexter has partnered with the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) in an effort to have more local Indigenous people in their workforce.

Membertou, NS, Sept. 22, 2017… The Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) is working with The Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR) to improve diversity in their workforce. The goal is to increase the number of Indigenous workers with TIR.

Sydport, NS, Jun 29, 2016. Marine activity is picking up in Sydney Harbour. A new marine services business recently established an operation in the Port of Sydney. Heddle Marine Services is focused on ship repair and currently has eight vessels tied up at its facility in Sydport.

Halifax, NS, Jun 24, 2016… Some 60 directors and managers with Federal government departments from across Atlantic Canada were in Halifax Thursday to learn how they can better engage Aboriginals. Guest presenters were Alex Paul and Owen Fitzgerald from the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) in Membertou.