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Get Ready For Our 8th Annual Trades Exhibition Hall Open House

We’re opening our doors and welcoming everyone to our 8th Annual Trades Exhibition Hall Community Open House on Saturday, September 14.

With over 11,000 already having visited, our Open House is your chance to try hands-on demonstrations of the most exciting construction trades in a unique and family-friendly way.

We have Industry Professionals from over 14 trades/occupations ready to share their knowledge and passion for their trades. Want to try our simulated earth mover, or learn the secrets of bricklaying? This is your chance!

Along with opening the doors of our Trades Exhibition Hall, we’ll also have a barbecue, snacks, door prizes, and more.

The event is free and everyone is welcome: kids eager to try our hands-on demos, young adults looking to learn about an exciting career, or career seekers who want to explore the day in the life of a trades professional.

The day starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m., rain or shine, at our head office in Halifax.

It’s going to be a fun-filled day, and we hope to see you there!

Join our Facebook event to stay up to date: https://www.facebook.com/events/413904538358064/

Do you work in or study a trade/occupation in ICI construction? Tell us about your experience and help shape the future of our industry.

The first 1250 participants will receive a $20 Tim Hortons gift card, and all completed surveys will be entered into a draw for the chance to win 1 of 3 $500 gift cards!

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September 30th is The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

It’s a day to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities.

There were 140 federally run residential schools in Canada that operated between 1867 and 1996.

Those schools systematically undermined Indigenous, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures across Canada and disrupted families for generations, severing the ties through which Indigenous culture is taught and sustained, and contributing to a general loss of language and culture.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to reflect on that legacy, but also an opportunity for future action.

We encourage everyone to take some time and reflect on the 94 calls to action put forward by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. 

In the construction industry, we can support Indigenous communities by working with Mi’kmaw and First Nations vendors and suppliers.

The organizations we’ve listed below are doing exceptional work in Nova Scotia to lift up and strengthen First Nations communities. We also encourage our members to learn more about them, listen to them,  and work with them whenever possible.

Local Organizations:

• The Aboriginal Trades Project
• The Aboriginal Peoples Training & Employment Commission (APTEC)
• Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office
• Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey
• Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre
• The Native Council of Nova Scotia
• The Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association

Get Ready For Our 7th Annual Trades Exhibition Hall Open House

We’re opening our doors and welcoming everyone to our 7th Annual Trades Exhibition Hall Community Open House on September 9.

With over 10,000 already having visited, our Open House is your chance to try hands-on demonstrations of the most exciting construction trades in a unique and family-friendly way.

We have Industry Professionals from over 14 trades/occupations ready to share their knowledge and passion for their trades. Want to try our simulated earth mover, or learn the secrets of bricklaying? This is your chance!

Along with opening the doors of our Trades Exhibition Hall, we’ll also have a barbecue, snacks, door prizes, and more.

The event is free and everyone is welcome: kids eager to try our hands-on demos, young adults looking to learn about an exciting career, or career seekers who want to explore the day in the life of a trades professional.

The day starts at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m., rain or shine, at our head office in Halifax.

It’s going to be a fun-filled day, and we hope to see you there!

Join our Facebook event to stay up to date: https://www.facebook.com/events/1333459877606528

Trent chatted with David Jala for the Cape Breton Post about all the exciting new opportunities coming to Cape Breton. Check out the video below or read the full article here.

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