the CPR station into a place of new beginnings for Indigenous people is deeply symbolic.” One of the major tenants at Neeginan Centre is the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD), which uses 65 per cent of the leasable space. “CAHRD serves over 1,500 clients annually, offering education, training, and employment services,” Bartlett says. Other significant tenants include the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre Inc. (AHWC), which provides a blend of contemporary and traditional health services, and the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg (ACW), a political and advocacy organization that represents the urban Indigenous community. Educational and training programs provided through CAHRD at the Neeginan Centre, are comprehensive and cater to various needs. “We assist Indigenous adults in obtaining education up to grade 9 through Neeginan Learning and Literacy,” says Bartlett. “Then they can attend the Aboriginal Community Campus for grades 10-12 and earn an adult grade 12 diploma.” Neeginan College of Applied Technology offers specialized training programs in areas like building operations, community service, early childhood education, gas turbine technology, heavy equipment operation, industrial welding, machinist, TIG welding, and social innovation. The economic and social impact of the Neeginan Centre on the local community and the broader Winnipeg area 55 SEPT 2024 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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