NPD37 - Labour and Workforce Development in the Arctic: Challenges and Opportunities

The Arctic is witnessing an increase in extraction and activities that require skilled labour. However there is an important shortage of skilled tradespeople and labour across various Arctic regions. Many state governments have made meeting labour demands a priority and have launched new programs designed to train and hire local and Indigenous peoples. At the same time, various labour, community, and business initiatives have taken important steps to reduce the diversity gap and offer skills training and employment opportunities. This sessions looks at these efforts and asks: What are the challenges and opportunities that exist in trying to increase the number of Indigenous peoples participating in the labour market? This is the focus of this session. 

Co-Chairs: Gabrielle Slowey, York University 

Magalie Quintal-Marineau, Centre Urbanisation Culture Société