{
  "api": "assay-systems/v1",
  "key_tier": "none",
  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T15:16:44Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
  "data": {
    "id": "ASY-CA-13TH4YK00U",
    "type": "grant",
    "country": "ca",
    "name": "Mi'kmaq Employment Training Secretariat: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/mi-kmaq-employment-training-secretariat/",
    "summary": "8 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $47.8M with Mi'kmaq Employment Training Secretariat, 2010–2023.",
    "figures": [
      {
        "label": "agreements",
        "value": 8,
        "unit": "count"
      },
      {
        "label": "value",
        "value": 47800000,
        "unit": "money",
        "currency": "CAD",
        "approximate": true,
        "display": "$47.8M"
      },
      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 1,
        "unit": "count"
      },
      {
        "label": "programs",
        "value": 7,
        "unit": "count"
      }
    ],
    "text": [
      "These funds are meant to support Aboriginal organizations to design and deliver labour market programs and services, work to build capacity within their organization, and ensure clients are well-served.",
      "This will be accomplished in the following ways: • Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations; • Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and • Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework",
      "This will be accomplished in the following ways: • Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations; • Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and • Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework",
      "The Aboriginal Skills and Training Strategic Fund (ASTSIF) is program that will strengthen partnerships between Aboriginal organizations and employers to help Aboriginal people gain the skills they need for the labour market today and for the long term. It will also supports greater investments in training for individuals who face barriers to employment, such as low literacy and a lack of essential skills.",
      "This will be accomplished in the following ways: .• Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations; .• Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and .• Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework",
      "Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD."
    ],
    "records": [
      {
        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Employment and Social Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/employment-and-social-development-canada/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-13TH4YK00U",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"Mi'kmaq Employment Training Secretariat: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/mi-kmaq-employment-training-secretariat/"
  }
}