Announcements

THUNDER BAY, ON (August 18, 2025) – ORIGIN is pleased to announce the appointment of Charmaine McCraw as the organization’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 18, 2025. In this executive leadership role, Charmaine will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations, lead cross-departmental alignment, and support strategic initiatives that advance ORIGIN’s mission of economic reconciliation […]

In partnership with CN, we created a series of experiences around the railyard to support recruitment.

ImmersiveLink experiences create opportunities for learning and growth in many different communities. Through our partnership with Correctional Service Canada, inmates looking to build new skills and plan for their future can explore career paths and connect with Indigenous culture in an impactful way.

David Abbott, IL7 Project Manager, shares more on bringing traditional knowledge into the professional world starting with the IL7 course.

THUNDER BAY, ON (November 22, 2024) – Drawing on ORIGIN’s expertise in cultural education and workforce development, this course highlights the enduring relevance of traditional Indigenous teachings in today’s world. The IL7 Ethics course empowers learners with practical knowledge, integrating cultural wisdom into everyday life. With a structured, culturally grounded approach, IL7 immerses users in […]

Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) held a STEM Summer Camp featuring land-based learning, tech presentations, group mentorship sessions, and a keynote. ORIGIN brought in the ImmersiveLink Careers library to give youth the opportunity to explore careers in stem in VR!

In the spirit of fostering meaningful connections and creating pathways for success, we are proud to share a heartwarming success story from ORIGIN’s Operation Innovation 2.0 project. Launched in 2023, this initiative has been instrumental in providing valuable employment and training opportunities for Indigenous community members, thanks to the dedication and collaboration of our esteemed […]

Check out our feature article with Newmont Corporation on page 21 to learn more about how ImmersiveLink supports career exploration and recruitment efforts through our virtual reality career experiences.

Grade 6 to 8 students test out the Heavy Equipment Simulators and learn more about other careers in the trades.

Through our heavy equipment simulators and career experiences, students were able to explore careers in the trades.