Employment and Training
Employment Opportunities
Wahta Mohawks offers a variety of services to its members to help them with their employment and training goals. These services include pre-employment skill development, assistance with job searching, referrals for training courses, offering training courses and events to members, and guidance and assistance with Kagita Mikam Aboriginal Training & Employment intake applications for course funding.
This page also features a Business Directory for businesses operating on Wahta Mohawks Territory.
Small Business Supports:
https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/small-business-resources-dealing-covid-19#govt
Guidelines for Applying for Emergency Supports:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-sickness/apply.html
Pre- Employment Skill Development
Working with members, Wahta Mohawks is happy to offer the following pre-employment supports:
- Essential basic skills Assessments
- Resume Building
- Job searching assistance
- Interview preparation supports
Kagita Mikam Aboriginal Employment & Training Inc.
Partnering with Wahta Mohawks, Kagita Mikam Aboriginal Employment and Training Inc. provides funding for members to return to school or engage in a training program so that they can get back into the workforce, or to improve career opportunities. Support is available upon meeting the criteria and funding availability. Intake applications are available on an ongoing basis.
Various programs are available through Kagita Mikam including course costs, wage subsidies, mobility assistance to help with the costs of travel to and from training and supports for youth and entrepreneurs.
Job Searching Resources
Wahta Mohawk Business Directory
| Business Name | Phone Number | Services Offered | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commandant Towing & Recovery | (705) 205- 1418 | Automobile towing and recovery |
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| First Nation Liquidation | (705) 762-0101 | convenience/gifts/fireworks/ housewares |
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| Handy Man Dan | (705) 706-2710 | repair/maintenance/ construction/property management |
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| Indigiinet | (705) 380-9052 | Internet Service Provider/ IT Services |
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| Mrs. H’s Fish & Chips | (705) 762-4262 | Restaurant | |
| Muskoka Rural Electric | (705) 762-3440 | Licensed Electricians | |
| Poseidon Plumbing | (705) 801-6164 | Full-Service Plumber | |
| Sahanatien Haulage | (705) 762-5346 | Site development/roads and driveways/septic systems/landscaping and landscaping supplies/material delivery |
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| Team Boats | 1 (855) 770-8326 | Custom Aluminum Boats | |
| The Wahta Station | (705) 762-2195 | Convenience/Grocery | |
| Wahta Springs | Water Bottling | ||
| Wahta Towing & Recovery | (416) 420-1691 | Automobile towing & recovery |
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| What-a-Convenience | (705) 762-1923 | Gas Bar/Bakery/Gifts | |
| Womb Rising | (705) 323-5599 | Birth Services |
If you own and operate a business on the territory of the Wahta Mohawks and would like to be included in this directory please contact Simon Sutherland at kathleen.white@wahtamohawks.ca or 705-762-2354 to share the details of your business.
You will be asked to provide the name of your business, the type of services provided, and contact details.