Our Totem Pole at FNES
    
The eighteen-foot pole that graces the Centre's office was carved by Richard Krentz of Sechelt First Nation. There are key figures on the pole like an eagle, a goose, humans linked together, a squirrel and a beaver.  These figures represent the guiding values and cornerstones of the First Nations Employment Society (FNES) and our team at the First Nations Employment and Enterprise Centre (FNEEC). 

Here is how our Job Finding club at FNES has interpreted the gifts of these figures into successful business values:
 
The Gift of the Goose symbolizes encouragement.
When a flock of geese fly overhead, there are always one or two who are the noisiest - they're encouraging the others to go on. The Journey of the goose needs strength and encouragement. We recognize that without encouragement, the journey would be difficult.
 
The Spirit of the Squirrel represents meaningful work.
When there is work to be done, the squirrel works hard. The goal and purpose of FNES is to facilitate meaningful work for its clients and community.
 
The Way of the Beaver represents working together.
When a dam is built and one section is damaged, the beavers do not ignore the problem hoping someone else will fix it. They all work together until there is a solution. FNES started as a unity of ten nations working together to solve difficult urban employment issues for their Aboriginal people...and we extend this support to all Aboriginal people living in or coming to the Greater Vancouver area.

For more information about our FNES or the programs we offer to support Urban Aboriginal people, please visit our website at www.fnes.ca or come down to the Centre at Suite # 101 - 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC.


You can also contact us by: 
Tel: (604) 605-8901            Fax: (604) 605-8902               By email: jobs@fnes.ca