PARTNERSHIPS WITH
FIRST NATIONS
Fireweed has a long history of work-
ing closely with First Nations com-
munities, and has linked itself to em-
ployment alongside First Nations
throughout Western Canada. The
team prioritizes its relationships with
the First Nations members, commu-
nities, and organizations with which
they work. Funding towards youth
groups or other organizations within
the community and a strong commit-
ment to training, particularly Youth
Trades training program are impor-
tant elements in any working partner-
ship, something the team believes is
very important.
“We call this Community Investment,”
says Cody. “It is a chance for busi-
ness partnerships to be established
and developed by respecting cultural
values which we all share and under-
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