Helping First Nations and Inuit People in North Eastern BC
At NENAS (located in Fort St John), we offer a variety of resources to help people realize their full potential. We provide a wide range of programs, training, and services that are all geared towards helping people gain employment and life skills. We offer employment assistance services, support child care initiatives, and maintain partnerships for the benefit of our participants.
Over the past 30 years, NENAS has been developing capacity-building projects that help provide essential services to the communities in the region. These services are focused on capacity development, which is a training process that improves the retention of skills, tools, and resources for building on current skill-sets. By incorporating capacity building into our program development and management, we improve the ability to achieve our mission now and in the future.
MISSION
To improve the quality of life of First Nations and Inuit people of North East British Columbia. by nurturing their health, wellness, education and economic self-sufficiency.
VISION
To create opportunities for First Nations and Inuit people to realize their full potential while supporting the unity and cohesiveness of First Nations in North East British Columbia.
MANDATE
To work collaboratively in providing holistic human resource development for First Nations and Inuit people of North East BC.
For over 30 years NENAS has connected with clients and communities to provide an extensive range of services and programs.
Volunteer Opportunity
NENAS is seeking a Volunteer Urban Representative Board Member.
As the Urban Indigenous Representative, your knowledge and experience in First Nations matters, particularly in education, workforce development, and social programming would assist the Society in delivering quality services. The ideal Board candidate should have prior non-profit Board member experience or have received formal Board training. The Board of Directors’ main role is perform the duties of strategic planning and basic oversight of NENAS, working closely with the Executive Director.