We discuss Rupertsland Institute's Métis Youth Summer Employment Placement Program.

Guests:

• Joseph Kubelka - Director of Whitecourt and District Public Library
• Tristen Anderson - Former Summer Student at Fairview Health Complex
• Emily Batt - Student-athlete at Memorial University of Newfoundland; Former Summer Student at Métis Local 1990

If you are a Métis youth (ages 15-30) who is returning to full-time studies in the fall and are looking for work experience in summer 2021, or are an employer looking for qualified summer students, contact RLI's toll-free line for more information: 1-888-486-3847

Learn more about RLI's new Post-Secondary Education (PSE) Program and its funding and support services.

Interviews:
RLI Director of Métis Education and Lifelong Learning, Lisa Cruickshank
1st Year student; SAIT Radio, Television and Broadcast News Program, Daniel Barker-Tremblay
PhD Student at the University of Alberta Faculty of Native Studies, Tanya Ball (check out "Book Women Podcast")

We welcome three different Métis business owners who previously attended one of RLI's Métis Entrepreneurs' Workshops. They tell us the story of their business and the important lessons they learned through attending one of RLI's workshops. 

Check out their businesses!

• Michel Kelly Photography
• Alberta K9
• Marczyk Stake & Lath

NOTE: Some statements may be outdated due to the delayed episode publishing. Episode originally scheduled for a Tuesday, February 16 release. 

The podcast welcomes Avery Enzenauer - RLI's Provincial Disability Consultant and former RLI client, Logan Cameron. Contact your nearest METI-Services Centre for more info about MTE and its Disability Program Services. 

We welcome Métis Scholar Award recipient and Owner of Everpressed Jewellery, Shawna Bannerman. 

We welcome a series of guests to discuss how Rupertsland Institute and its community was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and what was done to overcome the associated challenges. 

Join us for the first-ever episode of Rupertsland Institute's new podcast "Rupertsland Sash Talks". 

Host Jory Proft welcomes Christie Ladouceur to discuss her experience as a Métis scholar, as well as her role in Alberta's Métis community. 

We also update you on all the upcoming events and initiatives RLI has in-store.