‘Umeek’
‘Umeek’ is the traditional name of
our Senior Director Dr. ER Atleo,
and means 'community provider’ in
the
Ahousaht
First
Nation
language, Umeek H.R.D. Inc.
believes in, and is dedicated to, the
development of potentially great
human resources in the context of
a fast changing social, political and
economic world. The source and
foundation of Umeek H.R.D. Inc. is
the cumulative wisdom from time
immemorial
which
promotes
balance, harmony and respect for
all life within an interconnected and
interdependent world. This world
view ensures a greater and
expanded meaning to life for each
person.

Corporate Objectives

UMEEK

UMEEK

HOMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT INC.
Umeek is able to provide clients with the
benefit of extensive understanding, skills
and knowledge based on experience
working within and for the Aboriginal
community.

For further information
call:

(604) 581-0267
(604) 581-4267 fax
LOCATED:

To assist individuals and groups
identify, strive for, and achieve,
maximum
professional
and
personal
potential.
This
is
accomplished
by
providing
strategies and specific training and
development responses to the
needs
of individuals,
groups,
businesses and organizations.

• Suite 103 - 14727 108th Ave
Surrey BC

*Fee Structure: Each project stands
on its own...all fees pre-determined
prior to project commencement.

Celebrate the greatness of
Aboriginal heritage...

training and human
resource development
specialists

• Ahousaht BC
• Nanaimo BC

UMEEK
Human Resource Development Inc.
Suite 103 - 14727 108th Ave.
Surrey BC, V3R 1V9
Tel: (604) 581-0267
Fax: (604) 581-4267

UMEEK HRD INC.,
...training and human resource
development specialists:

Team Experience & Projects:

Professional Development/Training:
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Social and Educational Development:
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Since 1992, Umeek H.R.D. has been •
providing
education
and
consulting
services, primarily in BC, to Aboriginal •
groups,
public
institutions,
private
corporations and community groups.
•
Umeek will assist clients, whether groups or
individuals, to define and advance their
organizational or personal objectives.

Instructor & Team Leader of Malaspina
University College Arts One First Nations
•
Program.
Manager,
Aboriginal
Employment
Outreach Service.
Sessional
Lecturer,
Sociology
and
Anthropology, UBC.
Instructor/Advisor.
Education
and •
Employment
Access
program
for
Aboriginals, Kwantlen University College.

•
Umeek has developed a solid reputation Research and Assessment:
providing services in a variety of areas • Research Associate, UBC
• Principle Investigator, Indian Education
including:
Research in BC
• Investigator, N.T.C. Residential School
Experience Research
• Social and Educational Development
• Examination of Native Education In •
British Columbia
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• Research and Assessment
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• Economic and Business Development

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Economic and Business Development:
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Professional Development / Training

Umeek Human Resource Development Inc.
specializes in providing programs and
services that assist in the selfdetermination of
Aboriginal people.

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Prepared and presented business plans,
grant and loan applications for high-tech
manufacturing,
food
service
and
pharmaceutical companies.
Individual Consulting. Provided services
to
numerous
individuals
for
the
preparation
of
business
plans,
applications
for
loan
and
grant
assistance.

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Maintaining Balance Workshop
Series. 2-day workshop for
individuals employed in the helping
professions.
Life Skills Coach Certification
Program. Offered in partnership with
Vision Makers, 16 week certificate
program. Certificate recognized
provincially and nationally.
Ahp-cii-uk (“Going the right way”)
Pre-Employ ment Program. 10 week
program is for unemployed
Aboriginal people interested in
returning to the workforce.
General Educational Development.
Umeek provides GED tutoring
services both to participants of the
Ahp-cii-uk Pre-Employment Program
as well as to the general public.

Additional workshop topics:
Cross Cultural Communication
Aboriginal Awareness
Partnerships with First Nations
Board of Directors Roles and
Responsibilities
Computer Training
Human Resource Planning
Proposal Writing / Program Planning
Entrepreneurship
Conflict Resolution
Assertiveness & Communication
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Family Violence
Codependency