The Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program is a Government of Canada program that funds Indigenous organizations across the country to help First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous people get training and find work. Below you’ll find what ISET organizations offer, how to get started, and a directory of ISET service delivery organizations by province and territory.
First Nations →Organizations serving First Nations, by province and territory.Inuit →Inuit organizations in Inuit Nunangat and Ontario.Métis →Métis Nation organizations from BC to Ontario and the NWT.Urban & non-affiliated →For Indigenous people living in cities or not affiliated with a community.
What is the ISET Program?
ISET is run by Employment and Social Development Canada and replaced the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) in 2019. Instead of delivering services itself, the government funds Indigenous service delivery organizations, such as First Nations, tribal councils, Inuit and Métis organizations and urban Indigenous organizations, to design and deliver employment and training services for their communities.
Because each organization designs its own programs, what’s available, and who is eligible, varies from place to place. The best first step is always to contact the organization that serves your community.
What ISET organizations can help with
Skills and job training
From essential skills like literacy and numeracy to more advanced training for in-demand jobs, including trades, safety tickets and certifications.
Support while you train
Many organizations offer wrap-around supports such as help with child care and transportation, so you can focus on finishing your training.
Job search and career planning
Help building a resume, preparing for interviews, choosing a career path and connecting with employers who are hiring.
How to get started
- Find your organization. Use the directory below to find the ISET organization that serves your Nation, community or region.
- Contact them. Ask about intake, eligibility and what programs are currently open.
- Make a plan. Work with a counsellor on a training or employment plan that fits your goals.
- Start applying. Browse Indigenous jobs across Canada and set up a free job alert so new roles come to you.
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ISET organizations by province and territory
This directory lists ISET service delivery organizations that have websites, based on the Government of Canada’s official list (checked October 2026). Contact details and programs change, so confirm with the organization directly. For the complete, current list, including organizations without websites, see Canada.ca: find your local Indigenous service delivery organization.
First Nations ISET organizations
British Columbia
- Cariboo-Chilcotin Aboriginal Training Employment Centre Society (CCATEC)
- Coast Salish Aboriginal Employment & Training Society (CSETS)
- Doig River First Nation
- Ktunaxa Nation Council
- Lillooet Tribal Council
- Lil’wat Nation
- Mid Coast First Nations Training Society
- Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh (MST)
- Nisga’a Employment Skills and Training (NEST)
- North East Native Advancing Society (NENAS)
- North Vancouver Island Aboriginal Training Society
- N’Quatqua Nation
- Nuu-chah-nulth Employment and Training Program (NETP)
- Okanagan Training and Development Council (OTDC)
- Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association (PGNAETA)
- Saulteau First Nations
- Scw’exmx Tribal Council
- Sechelt First Nation
- Shuswap Nation Tribal Council
- Sto:Lo Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training (SASET)
- Tribal Resources Investment Corporation (TRICORP)
- Tsawwassen First Nation
- Witset First Nation
Alberta
- Athabasca Tribal Council
- Bigstone Cree Nation
- Community Futures Treaty Seven
- Enoch Cree Nation
- Ermineskin Cree Nation
- Little Red River Cree Nation
- Louis Bull Tribe
- Montana First Nation
- Montney Riverstone Tribal Council
- North Peace Tribal Council
- Oteenow Employment and Training Society
- Paul First Nation
- Samson Cree Nation
- Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation
- Tribal Chiefs Employment and Training Services Association
- Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation
Saskatchewan
- Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
- Saskatchewan Indian Training Assessment Group (SITAG) / Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)
Manitoba
- First Peoples Development Inc.
- Fisher River Cree Nation
- Island Lake Tribal Council
- Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO)
- Peguis First Nation
- Sagkeeng First Nation
- Sandy Bay Ojibway Nation
- Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
- Southeast Resource Dev. Council
Ontario
- Akwesasne Career and Employment Support Services (ACESS)
- Anishinabek Nation (Union of Ontario Indians)
- Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS)
- Grand River Employment and Training (GREAT)
- Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS)
- London District Chiefs Council
- Mamaweswen – The North Shore Tribal Council
- Moose Cree First Nation
- Mushkegowuk Council
- Ogemawahj Tribal Council
- Oneida Nation of the Thames
- Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong
- Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board (SLAAMB)
- Wabun Tribal Council (Mamo-Nuskomitowin)
- Walpole Island First Nation
- Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve
Quebec
- Algonquin Nation-Human Resources and Sustainable Development Corp.
- Assembly of First Nations of Quebec – Labrador
- Atikamekw Sipi – Council of the Atikamekw Nation (French)
- Conseil des Atikamekw de Wemotaci (French)
- Cree Nation Government
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland and Labrador
- Miawpukek First Nation
- Mushuau Innu Band Council
- Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band
- Sheshatshiu Innu Band Council
Northwest Territories
- Akaitcho Territory Tribal Council
- Dehcho First Nations
- Gwich’in Tribal Council
- Sahtu Dene Council
- Salt River First Nation
- Smith’s Landing First Nation
- Tlicho Government
Yukon
- Aboriginal Labour Force Yukon Alliance (via Kwanlin Dün)
- Carcross/Tagish First Nation
- Council of Yukon First Nations
- Kwanlin Dün First Nation
- Selkirk First Nation
- Ta’an Kwäch’än Council
- Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation
Inuit ISET organizations
Ontario
Quebec (Nunavik)
Newfoundland and Labrador (Nunatsiavut)
Northwest Territories (Inuvialuit Settlement Region)
Nunavut
Métis ISET organizations
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Northwest Territories
Urban and non-affiliated Indigenous organizations
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
- Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle
- Niagara Peninsula Aboriginal Area Management Board
- Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres – Apatisiwin
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland and Labrador
National
Frequently asked questions
What does ISET stand for?
ISET stands for the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program. It’s a Government of Canada program delivered through Indigenous organizations across the country.
Who can use ISET services?
ISET organizations serve First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban or non-affiliated Indigenous people. Each organization sets its own eligibility, so contact the one that serves your community or region.
Does it cost anything?
Programs and supports vary by organization. Ask the organization that serves you what’s available and what’s covered.
Can I use ISET and Aboriginal Job Board at the same time?
Yes. Many people work with their ISET organization on training and job readiness while searching and applying for jobs on Aboriginal Job Board.