Friends &
Affiliates
We extend a warm Thank You to those who have acknowledged TeKnoWave with a word of support.
Prime Minister Paul Martin
Prime Minister Paul Martin
We extend a warm Thank You to those who have acknowledged TeKnoWave with a word of support.
Ethel Blondin-Andrew, Officer of the Ministry State (Northern Development)
You should be very proud of your achievement and of the hard work you have devoted to your studies.
Bob Chiarelli 2004 Mayor of Ottawa
Through this initiative, more First Nations, Inuit and Métis students are able to gain access to acquiring the technical and managerial skills necessary to fulfill careers in business, enhance Aboriginal self-reliance as well as creating new employment opportunities for other individuals.
Maurice F. Strong, UN Under Secretary-General
TeKnoWave is one of the most innovative and promising initiatives of our Aboriginal and Indigenous community. As TeknoWave graduates you are all being recognized for your achievements, but equally as important, for forging a pathway that others may follow in your footsteps.
Douglas J. Cardinal
Traditional culture really supports the whole idea of creativity and taking responsibility of being this powerful magical being of which we are as human beings.
Yasir Naqvi
TeKnoWave Inc. has been a cornerstone in our community for over 24 years, providing essential capacity-building programs that enhance economic and community development, heritage and cultural awareness, talent development, adult education, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
“TeKnoWave is one of the most innovative and promising initiatives of Canada’s Indigenous Communities. Using the latest information technologies it will enable many more Indigenous people, particularly youth, to obtain the training and develop the skills that will expand their employment and economic opportunities. There can be no higher priority!”
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— Hon. Maurice F. Strong P.C., C.C.
Under Secretary General and Special Advisor to the Secretary General
Grandfather William Commanda
Certainly, such goals and objectives are consistent with my belief that Indigenous Peoples need to be actively engaged in environmental stewardship work and promoting respect for Mother Earth.
“Education is critical for our Aboriginal youth to develop both personally and professionally. TeKnoWave prepares our youth to become future leaders and builds stronger, more self-sufficient communities.”
John Bernard,
President, Donna Cona Inc.
““The Council is proud to be a partner in TeKnoWave; an initiative that puts Aboriginal talent at the forefront of today’s technology, improving the lives of trainees as well as the employers and communities they serve.”
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Kelly Lendsay, President
Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council of Canada
“The leadership path to Canada’s TeKnoWave… is the leadership path to Canada’s Prosperity.”
Charles S. Coffey
Executive VP RBC Financial Group