About AMIK

Overview

After delivering cultural support services and facilitating work placements for a Winnipeg Construction Association Training Project, First Nations entrepreneurs E.J. Fontaine and Eva Wilson-Fontaine identified a void in the market. In 2006, E.J. and Eva founded AMIK, Canada’s Original Indigenous Job Board. AMIK immediately filled a niche within the market, simplifying work placement between the country’s fastest growing labour force and employers.

AMIK has since grown to become Canada’s #1 Leader in Indigenous Workforce Engagement & Training services. Through innovative strategies and customized solutions, AMIK continues to develop strong partnerships across the country, building a stronger Indigenous future – Today!

Mission

AMIK™ is dedicated to enhancing the socio-economic participation of Canada’s Indigenous demographic through respectful collaboration.

Values

The foundation of our business is based on the 7 Sacred Teachings, which will continue to guide us into the future.

Love
Wisdom
Truth
Respect
Honesty
Humility
Courage

Goals

Helping Canada’s Indigenous demographic access employment OPPORTUNITIES
Helping Canada’s EMPLOYERS recruit and retain an Indigenous workforce
Providing customized INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS and training to promote Canada’s Indigenous workforce

Team

E.J. Fontaine (Sagkeeng First Nation)

In 2003, E.J. Fontaine founded Anishinabek Consultants Inc. dedicated to promoting Indigenous socio-economic development through Business Development and HR initiatives. In 2006, E.J. and his wife Eva co-founded Canada’s first Indigenous job board – AMIK™. It immediately filled a void within the market, bridging the gap between Indigenous job seekers and employers using innovative solutions.

2011 U of M Asper School of Business, Aboriginal Business Leadership Award
2012 U of M Faculty of Agriculture & Food Sciences, Certificate of Merit – Recognition of contributions to Manitoba’s Agricultural community
Board Member of Food Matters Manitoba
Board Member of the Mayor’s Indigenous Advisory Council for the City of Winnipeg.
Certified Master Facilitator – Smart Work Ethics curriculum

Eva Wilson-Fontaine (Peguis First Nation)

As the Team Leader for ANISH Corporation, Eva Wilson-Fontaine has a long professional career working with Indigenous communities in social services and human resources. ANISH Corp. has become a valuable resource to survivors of the Indian Residential School system through the delivery of cultural awareness sessions and workshops on the effects and impacts caused by these events.

2011 U of M Asper School of Business, Aboriginal Business Leadership Award
Former Trustee of the Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation
Former Co-Chair for the Women as Career Mentor Gala Dinner Event
Former Board Member of Ikwe Widdjiitiwin Women’s Shelter
Member of the Manitoba First Nation Wellness Advisory Committee
Certified Master Facilitator – Smart Work Ethics curriculum