Testimonials (FNNRYEP)

The FNNRYEP is all about fostering a positive work ethic through personal growth and development of leadership and team building skills.  The following comments from our youth participants speak volumes as to why this program is such a success and why over the years, graduates keep returning for consecutive years.

  • "This program will give me more skills which will give me more options in the future"
    ~ Marissa Thompson, 2008 graduate
  • “Thanks for making my summer fun.  Also for opening my eyes and making me realize what my ambitions are in my life; I am hoping to succeed next year and get to be a Crew Leader in Training.”
  • “It helped me to understand the working world.”
  • “This program has offered me great training (S-102, First Aid, Chainsaw, Brushsaw).  And I have made great money.”
    ~ Justin Gordon
  • “This program has offered me something unique to do in the summer and to get training.  It makes my résumé look good.  I will be able to get a better job.”
    ~ Starleen Fisher 
  • “...I never thought I would work this hard in the bush. Now here I’m working and the experience is awesome.”
  • “I am being challenged and I like it!”
  • “Work Ethic: having pride in the work we do!”
  • “I’m not much of a manual labourer due to my book smarts, but as I get out on the block, I find I’m pushing myself harder to complete the task.”
  • “I like that nobody is allowed to drink or smoke weed.”
  • “This is really hard work, and definitely a challenge, but I am really enjoying it.”
  • “The people here are great and respectful.”
  • "The success of this program can be measured by what others say about it; others whose lives, in some way, have been influenced by it."

A parent said:

“We were struggling with our son to stay in school. The First Nations Natural Resources Youth Employment Program has inspired him to complete high school and he is excited about post-secondary education. We cannot believe the turnaround in his attitude and we credit the FNNRYEP for achieving this.”

Eagle Lake FN Community writes:

"We have been part of of the Ranger Program for approximately five years and have had several youth be successful at completing the program. ..The youth that have been successful at completing this program are the ones that have an easier time moving away from home to attend a post-secondary program. ...At the end of the summer, you have a more confident, more experienced youth who has become a role model within the community for having completed the program."

Wabigoon First Nation writes:

"The First Nations Natural Resources Youth Employment Program has provided our Aboriginal youth with employment and training opportunities and inspired our youth to be active contributors to Canadian Society. One of our successful youth participants now holds a managerial position with the program, hence providing him with opportunities outside of the First Nation."