Koda-Cree’s Holistic Employment Program
- Work Full Time
Built from Experience. Rooted in Culture. Proven to Work.
— Massey Whiteknife Founder
The Results Speak for Themselves
85% Hiring Rate Upon Graduation
“Addictions and mental health issues, stemming from trauma, are very common barriers. The outcomes achieved by those who graduate are extremely successful given the complex challenges participants face.”
Program Funder
Government Funding Available!
The success of our programs have helped us build strong partnerships with government funders and grant providers. In most cases we can help you secure funding to minimize your cost to run one of our programs. Contact us to see how we can support you.
1. Job Readiness Training
We equip participants with hands-on, practical skills for work in high-demand industries.
Training includes:
- WHMIS, CSTS, CSO
- H2S Alive, Confined Space Entry, First Aid
- Food Safety, Lift Trucks, Ground Disturbance
- Fall Protection, Heavy Equipment, Cranes & Hoists
- Drug & Alcohol Awareness, Workplace Harassment
- Mobile Equipment, PPE, TDG, Vehicle Maintenance
- And more — training can be customized for your Nation
“I walked away with more than 20 safety tickets — and the tools to walk into a job.”
2. Mental Health Programming
Substance abuse (drugs, alcohol, gambling)
Anxiety, emotional regulation, and stress
Trauma and intergenerational grief
Self-worth and identity
Resilience, recovery, and relapse prevention
“It was the first time I learned how to deal with life without numbing it. That’s what helped me stay working.”
3. Financial Fitness
How to budget, save, and build an emergency fund
How to think positively about money and self-worth
How to pay off debt and build a healthy financial future
“I finally understood how to build something — not just survive until payday.”
4. After-Care Support (12 Weeks)
- Weekly check-ins from our counsellors
- Ongoing trauma & addictions support
- Career advice and employer navigation
- Access to resources and tools as life continues to shift
“They didn’t disappear after the class ended. They stuck with me through the hard parts of actually working again.”
Testimonials
“He [Massey] provides this program for those who are willing to make a change within themselves and others in their life. He's very respected by us all in our group. I am thankful for this opportunity.”
“Super great program i would suggest anyone willing to commit and better their lives to join and come learn what the program has to offer. I enjoy it so far and look forward to future teachings from the program. I am super grateful for the opportunity with Koda-Cree and to represent them and my Nation”
“I find this safety ticket work training very excellent. It's an opportunity for everyone that is in dire need to renew safety tickets to work at camp jobs or anywhere else where ever they want to work. l recommend this to everyone that wants to work.”
“I really enjoyed doing this program. I learned a lot from it & I am really looking forward to going to work & bettering myself. That's why I took this program so I can become a better person for me & my daughter & family. & I really hope other people from the community find out about this program so that they may also take part. I really enjoyed my time here.”
“I would recommend this program 110% to anyone that wants to work or needs help in the spiritual, cultural, mental health and addictions this program is by for the best there is in my books literally help me out with the things I didn't know but I know now and I thank everyone of them from the bottom of my heart💙”