All Roads participant Calvin seizing opportunity to create new life and career
October 30, 2023 (Fort St. John, BC) – All Roads participant Calvin is an inspiring example of how self-determination and commitment can lead to positive, life-changing career opportunities. With the support of CFBC’s All Roads program and a strong desire to improve the trajectory of his current situation, Calvin’s journey shows that that no barriers […]
Exploring the CFBC All Roads program and its unique, diverse cohorts
October 26, 2023 (Kamloops, BC) – In collaboration with Indigenous communities across British Columbia, the Construction Foundation’s (CFBC) All Roads program continues to develop pathways to success for hundreds of participants through individualized roadmaps developed between participants, community and the All Roads team. Roadmaps and Skills Training under the All Roads umbrella are delivered individually […]
All Roads program uses unique approach and cultural connections to achieve success
June 27, 2023 (Southern Interior, BC) – The Construction Foundation of BC’s (CFBC) All Roads program works with Indigenous participants, communities and cohorts to develop career pathways and achieve personal goals. Led by First Nations professionals since 2019, All Roads has collaborated with participants in multiple communities throughout BC. Each participant’s unique aspirations and goals […]
All Roads Catalysts Inspire Future Community Builders to chart their own courses into employment
Indigenous young people across British Columbia are making great strides in their personal and professional development with support from a team of committed and dedicated career development professionals. CFBC’s All Roads team is on a mission to hack old systems and create new pathways to employment for members of First Nations communities in BC. “Success is […]
FROM MENTORSHIP TO LEADERSHIP: community connections support success for youth in B.C.
Brody is currently working as a Captain in a Healing Village for youth aging out of care and enjoys playing badminton in his downtime. He describes himself as a bit of a workaholic, as he enjoys the work he does in the community. He takes inspiration from his peer groups and has found that surrounding […]
All Roads partners with Lii Michif Otipmisiwak family and community service to provide canoe paddle workshop
The Construction Foundation of BC’s ‘All Roads’ initiative recently completed one of their most ambitious workshops to date! The team worked together alongside Kikekyelc’s Indigenous Youth Services Life Skills Program, members of the Thomas Rivers University’s (TRU) Trades & Technology department and Master Carver, Frank Marchand to coordinate a three-week, six-session Paddle Carving workshop with […]
CFBC: Highlights from 2020
Like many organizations, the Construction Foundation of BC team overcame unique barriers this past year as everyone adapted to a new way of socially distanced operations. The CFBC team continued to perform virtual workshops, produce content and collaborate with several organizations to continue educational opportunities. It’s a testament to our stakeholders and partners that there […]
‘Skills Ready, All Roads initiatives combine to facilitate cedar planter workshop
The Skills Ready and All Roads initiatives came together this Fall to facilitate a unique workshop in the Kamloops area, with youth aged 13-18 creating cedar planter boxes and copper bracelets. The two-day workshop connected participants with the All Roads initiative and encouraged them to use their hands combining traditional materials with present-day tools and […]
DREAM MACHINE SPOTLIGHT: Author Rudy Kelly
Rudy Kelly was born and raised in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, the fourth son of eight children of Tsimshian First Nation Chiefs, Henry and Shirley Kelly. He is a member of the Gitsi’is (Raven) tribe. Construction Foundation’s Catalyst, Indigenous Communities, Dean Heron sat down with Kelly to discuss his career as an author and the […]
Introducing the 2020 Indigenous Skills Virtual Showcase!
The Construction Foundation of BC is excited to share the inaugural Indigenous Skills Showcase through a series of interviews being promoted through the Skills/Competences Canada’s #CelebrateSkills digital experience today! Over the past year, the Construction Foundation has partnered with Skills/Compétences Canada, their provincial organizations and a number of partners from across the country to produce […]
