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CBTU’s new Indigenous action plan aims to promote thriving trades careers

CBTU released the Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP), a four‑year framework with 41 commitments to boost Indigenous participation in the trades.
The plan rests on four pillars: participation, learning and engagement, economic reconciliation, and representation.
Mokwateh, an Indigenous‑owned consultancy, helped develop the IRAP and supported stakeholder engagement.
The plan includes a national pre‑employment ‘Workforce Ready’ curriculum targeting Indigenous tradespeople by 2029.
By 2028, resources will support outreach to Indigenous communities and contractors.
The IRAP was informed by stakeholder interviews and aligns with Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action.
CBTU plans an Indigenous advisory committee and potentially an Indigenous relations lead.
The plan is described as evergreen and will evolve with ongoing consultation.
CBTU seeks to strengthen Indigenous participation in procurement and major project supply chains.
The IRAP emphasizes engaging communities and partners through a unified national voice.
The plan builds on the CBTU’s ongoing reconciliation work since 2017.
The plan aims to measure progress and accountability with annual actions.

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