Skills/Compétences Canada is proud to partner with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis organizations to present a dynamic Skills Showcase during the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC). This interactive showcase highlights the intergenerational transfer of traditional skills—offering thousands of visitors the chance to explore and experience the craftsmanship and knowledge rooted in Indigenous cultures. Visitors will discover how these time-honored skills align with the Skill Areas featured at SCNC. The booth will also spotlight the skilled trade and training opportunities that are available.

Step into the action at the Skills Showcase booth! Get hands-on with interactive activities and get the chance to test your skills, create something cool, and connect with real skilled tradespeople. Don’t miss out—come see what you can do!

Jenny Ambrose
Jenny is a lifelong sewist and creative entrepreneur, who believes that everyone should have the opportunity to learn valuable skills such as sewing, no matter where they live or go to school. Sewing has been an integral part of her life, helping her to find her own path, make a living, and build strong connections with others. She is passionate about helping students discover the joy of creating something that they never thought was possible. She has been teaching sewing for over 15 years as well as mentoring students who aspire to pursue a career in sewing.

Billy Parrell
Michif Stitch is a dynamic and independent artist-run studio. They produce and sell clothing, accessories, and workshops that are inspired by Métis culture. They offer customized training and presentations on Métis and Canadian history.

Cynthia McDermott
Cynthia McDermott is a Métis, Ojibwe, and Cree healer offering quantum and ancestral healing retreats, meditations, and workshops. She sustainably and ethically mines her own crystals and crafts feather smudging wands and shamanic healing tools, always ensuring to give back to Mother Earth with intention and ceremony.

David Borsellino
I was interested in archery, but the modern synthetic equipment had no appeal to me. I studied ancient wooden bow making techniques and it resonated very deeply in me. I immersed myself in this art and have made and sold many bows and arrows. However, it is through teaching others this primal skill that I receive the most satisfaction. To guide someone through the entire process of making a bow, beginning with splitting the tree into staves and ending with shooting an arrow into a target is incredibly rewarding.