Lac La Ronge First Nation
Location: Lac La Ronge First Nation is the largest community in northern Saskatchewan. It is situated on the southwest shore of Lac La Ronge, a major tributary to the Churchill River. Similar to many northern communities, Lac La Ronge First Nation has a rich history that encompasses the Woodland Cree and legendary traders and explorers like McKenzie and Pond. This area has acted as a crossroad for travellers, a trading outpost, a missionary settlement, a fishing centre (a fly-in fishing camp is located nearby), and a destination for tourists looking for an idyllic northern experience.
Population: Over 3,500
Tourism Businesses:
Airport
Cabins
Campgrounds
Canoe/Cross-country Skiing/Dog-sledding Tours
Fishing/Hunting Outfitters
Golf Courses
Hotels/Motels
Resorts
Restaurants
Taxi Service
RTW Participants: 104
Hands-On Skills Training:
Entry Level Cook
Testimonials:
"The program has given me more confidence, not only in a job/career setting, but also on a personal level. I also have a more positive outlook on life than I did before this program, because of some of the life management work we did in class."
"The program helped me learn new skills that I can use in the future and has impacted my life, positively motivating me to get a job rather than just talking about it. Being in this program helped me to stick to whatever I apply myself to instead of quitting or giving up."
"My goal is to go back to school. This program can help me find a job to help pay to go back to school. My 12 weeks in this program gave me a lot of self-esteem to find work. It has made me feel good about myself knowing that I can do it."
“This program helped me a lot in finding a job and gave me the skills that I need to work towards owning a business (one of my many dreams!).”
“This program will help me get a better job with better pay.”
“The program helped me make a better resume. I added different things, new certificates. I was able to get a better job faster!”
“It helped me to know what’s out there and what I need to do to get a job that’s right for me!”
“The program helped me find work in the daycare and school. I wanted to work there and did not know that they would hire a cook.”
“I have been offered a job in the bush as a camp cook.”
“This course has given me hands-on experience that I need for my future plans in this industry.”
“By participating in this program, I will reach my goal to work in the mine as a cook or cook’s helper.”
“This program has helped me to be a more positive role model, to work with other employees in a positive way with a positive attitude, and to be more strategic in my focus in a working environment. And I know that I will always have support from STEC!”
“I can go on and become a Red Seal Chef someday!”
“I lived in the North all my life, and I’m a single mom. My life goal is to work in the mine or in a bush camp. Now I can work in tourism in hotels.”
“I hope to work in the field of cooking or serving. If not, the program will help a lot in another field.”
Information on La Ronge was taken from the following websites: TownofLaRonge.ca; Wikipedia – La Ronge, Saskatchewan; and worldweb.com.
