About TeKnoWave
For opportunities to be involved with TeKnoWave initiatives, see our tab on the home page where we periodically post volunteer and employment opportunities.
About TeKnoWave Inc.
TeKnoWave Inc. is an Indigenous non-profit corporation headquartered in Ottawa. Established in 2000, we serve First Nations, Inuit and Métis populations in Canada.
We oversee capacity-building programs that enhance Indigenous self-reliance through economic and community development, heritage and cultural awareness, talent development, adult education, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
For over 20 years, TeKnoWave has been delivering projects to bridge the skills gap, enhance employment prospects, and provide innovative and sustainable solutions to Indigenous communities’ needs.
Our projects cover a wide range of fields, including IT, healthcare, clean energy, business career development, employment awareness and skills training, industry certifications, and certificates. TeKnoWave has developed Indigenous Cultural Sensitivity Handbooks in collaboration with community partners and offered seminars and workshops.
As a non-profit organization, TeKnoWave offers Indigenous programs that increase capacity in Indigenous communities and employment opportunities for Indigenous people. The organization is community-driven and designed to involve Indigenous communities at the intersection of economic development, training and reciprocal knowledge transfer.
Communities and organizations interested in hosting the TeKnoWave program can benefit from the training received by students through the community cooperative work placement project following in-class training.
Retaining expertise in the communities in the long term is essential.
Participating students gain self-confidence, self-worth, and often a renewed interest in their culture.
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Rima
Aristocrat, B.M.A., M.Ed.
Honorary Colonel – Canadian Forces Networks Operation Centre CFNOC
Founder/President – TeKnoWave Inc.
Founder – Engaging Women in Cybersecurity Global Forum
Founding Director – VFTP Canada
President Emeritus – Willis College Board of Director – Elevate International
Founding Member – Cybersecurity Identity Summit
Honorary Colonel Rima Aristocrat is an educator, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and invited keynote speaker to many local, national and international conferences. Rima Aristocrat has been bridging the skills gap between education and industry for more than 40 years.
Rima Aristocrat is the current president of 25-year-old TeKnoWave Inc. offering industry-led, job-ready skills training and education/community development enabling adults to transition into careers in business, healthcare, technology, and Cybersecurity.
As the president and CEO of Willis College for 35 years, Rima provided leadership to a team that was focused on providing education and training to all Canadians in the Ottawa area.
As the founder and president of TeKnoWave Inc., Canada’s first National Indigenous non-profit organization, Rima continues to provide leadership and programs geared to Indigenous community development.
Rima is the founder of several other organizations including the Canadian Association of Immigrant Professionals, Willis Cybersecurity Academy, A Soldier’s Hero for Military Spouse’s Scholarships, Engaging Women in Cybersecurity Global Forum and founding director of the Veteran Friendly Transition Program.
She is the only Canadian represented on Microsoft’s Education Advisory Council, has been a frequent invited guest speaker and has appeared on many magazines as the cover page story.
She has received numerous national and international recognitions for her contribution to post- secondary education including 2018-19 Global Cyber Startup Observatory Cyber Hall of Fame Canada, France and US Slides. Rima Aristocrat has recently been appointed as honorary Colonel for the Canadian Forces Network Operations Centre (CFNOC).
