Maskwacis Employment Center
Maskwacis Employment Center
MEC History
The Maskwacis Employment Center (MEC) was created in partnership with the Ermineskin Cree Nation, Louis Bull Tribe, Montana Cree Nation, Samson Cree Nation, Alberta Human Services (Alberta Works), and Aboriginal Affairs & Northern Development Canada in 2008. We officially opened our doors to the public on February 1, 2009.
In developing MEC, the Maskwacis First Nations envisioned a center that was community-based, community-focussed, community-supported and community-directed. To address each individual’s unique needs, a program with a holistic approach that in cooperation with other programs and services addresses the employment needs of the Maskwacis people.
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Vision
The Maskwacis Employment Center Society empowers the independence of our clients.
Mission
MEC successfully assists and promotes the independence of clients to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment through client based services and collaborative partnerships.
Values
Self-worth
Pride and Success
Accountability and Transparency
Teamwork,
Collaboration and Networking
Responsibility
Equity and Fairness
Cultural Identity
Elder Support and Guidance
Board of Directors
Cletus Louis
Samson Cree Nation
Erika Bull-Giroux
Louis Bull Tribe
Phillip Dua
Montana First Nation
Carmen Yellowbird
Samson Cree Nation
Jason Makinaw
Ermineskin Cree Nation
Leroy Bull
Louis Bull Tribe
Angel Smallboy
Ermineskin Cree Nation
MEC Archives
MEC
March 2021
MEC goes virtual with job fairs and services during a pandemic
October 2019
MEC celebrates 10 years serving Maskwacis
October 2019
Maskwacis Employment Centre Fall Job Fair
April 2018
Alberta Business Awards of Distinction- Finalists
December 2017
Maskwacis Employment Centre gaining provincial recognition
February 2009
The Maskwacis Employment Center (MEC) was created
