Nokee Kwe - The South London Employment Help Centre

About Nokee Kwe - The South London Employment Help Centre

Nokee Kwe is an Indigenous-led, charitable non-profit organization located in the White Oaks area of London, Ontario. Established in 1978, it provides employment, training, and transitional services to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth and adults within the London community and surrounding areas. The organization specifically supports individuals who are currently unemployed or facing challenges with career and life transitions. The center offers a variety of free programs designed to improve literacy, basic skills, and self-esteem through holistic and culturally sensitive approaches. These services include job search supports, career growth resources, job search webinars, and on-the-job supports. For those seeking education, the Indigenous Education Centre provides literacy and numeracy classes, online secondary school credits, and First Nations resources. Additionally, the organization hosts the +Positive Voice program, an award-winning initiative for Indigenous women that focuses on community connections and personal narratives. Nokee Kwe also provides comprehensive employer services to connect businesses with skilled, motivated candidates. These services include recruitment assistance, job matching, placement and incentives programs, and free job postings. Employers can access workshops, information sessions, and training on topics such as WHMIS, Health & Safety, and Employment Standards. The organization also assists with apprenticeship coordination, financial incentives for training costs, and developing individual training plans for employees. The organization's work is guided by Indigenous principles and the holistic teachings of the 7 Grandfathers, focusing on nurturing the spirit, mind, emotion, and body. Its mission is to create culturally sensitive environments that encourage personal development and self-determination. Nokee Kwe acknowledges that it serves on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Attawandaron peoples.