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March 6, 2025

Indigenous women break barriers in the trades, fill critical gaps as Alberta seeks thousands of construction workers to meet growing demand

Spotlight on Indigenous women shaping the future of trades during Women in Construction Week (March 6, 2025, Edmonton, AB) As Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day shine a spotlight on the contributions of women in male-dominated industries, Trade Winds to Success is proud […]

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Honourable Steven MacKinnon
February 19, 2025

The Honourable Steven MacKinnon Announces $5 Million Funding Agreement to Support Indigenous People Pursuing Careers in Red Seal Trades

Edmonton, AB – January 29, 2025 A momentous step forward was taken in the advancement of the Indigenous workforce as Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, officially announced an investment of $5 million over five years for Trade Winds to Success’ Residential […]

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December 12, 2024

Alberta Government Announces $1.5 Million Funding Agreement to Support Trade Winds to Success in Increasing Indigenous Participation in the Trades 

Edmonton, Alberta – December 6, 2024  The continued success of Trade Winds to Success is driven by partnerships that result in a comprehensive training and support system for its students. On December 6th, the Government of Alberta announced their pivotal partnership with Trade Winds through […]

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July 1, 2024

Honouring a Legacy: Trade Winds to Success Unveils Eco-Smart Small Home with Cree Artist Lance Cardinal

On a day steeped in significance—National Indigenous Peoples Day—Trade Winds to Success unveiled a remarkable project that speaks volumes about the power of community, culture, and education. This project, an eco-smart small home, was more than just a building; it stood as a symbol of […]

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March 1, 2024

To fill a need for workers, the face of the skilled trades is changing

A SIMPLE BROCHURE changed the whole course of Andrea Osborne’s life. She was visiting the band office at her boyfriend’s reserve to apply for welfare when she spotted a pamphlet from Trade Winds to Success, a not-for-profit that connects Indigenous people in Alberta to training opportunities […]

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