The People of NCN have lived in northern Manitoba from time immemorial. As nomadic people, our ancestors developed a spiritual connection and respect for the lands and waters for their life-giving bounty from fishing, hunting, trapping, and the fruits and medicinal plants from the forests. Archaeological data collected by the Manitoba Museum show our People had a thriving lifestyle at least 7,000 years ago. We were fishers, hunters, and gatherers from that period, throughout the fur trade era following first contact with Europeans right up until the twentieth century. Many of these traditional lifestyles have been maintained until present times, although since the first contact with Europeans our people have integrated the changing values and lifestyles of Western Civilization with our own.

Changes and Challenges in the 20th Century

In 1908, our people signed the adhesion to Treaty 5 creating our reserve and signaling the start of a century of change and challenge for our people. By the 1960s, modern Canadian society and technology had begun to change our lives. New social problems began to arise compounded by the collapse of the fur industry, the long-term negative effects of residential schools and the lack of economic opportunities.

Vision

Four winds scattering and nurturing seeds of self-reliance.

Mission

Your Training Partner in Employment

Message from the Manager

Greetings, welcome to NCN Human Resource Development Authority's new web site. Our purpose for the development of this site is to provide tools for all NCN members, regardless of location, in accessing resources and services towards their pursuit of training and employment. Your feedback is important to us. Please send your comments to azam@ncnhrda.com