Government of Canada
Progress Report (2006 - 2012)
With Strong Resolve: Advancing
our Relationship with First Nations
Peoples and Communities
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SFQSFTFOUFECZUIF.JOJTUFSPGMinister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development2012
“In addition to their remarkable art and culture, which continue to
be an integral part of Canadian identity, Aboriginal peoples make
enormous contributions to this country every day in all areas of
endeavor. Our Government is committed to working with Aboriginal
communities, as well as provinces and territories, to provide Aboriginal
people with the education and tools they need to reach their full
potential and achieve a higher quality of life for their families.
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“The original treaties signed between First Nations and Canada speak
to partnership and sharing. This is our shared heritage… Resetting the
relationship requires us to come together, as our ancestors did in the
past, to talk about how to work together to move forward.”
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The goal of this report is to set out
Government of Canada initiatives,
investments and activities affecting
First Nations peoples in Canada. It does not
cover the Government’s actions with respect
to Métis, Inuit and non-status peoples.
Introduction
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Education
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In 2009-10, 76% of First Nation bandoperated schools participated in the First
Nation Student Success Program (with 18
projects) In 2010-11, 16 more proposals
received funding under the First Nation
Student Success Program, bringing the
number of band-operated schools
participating in the program to 90%.
In 2009-10, 3 tripartite agreements (covering
46% of eligible First Nation communities)
were supported by the Education
Partnerships Program. In 2011-12,
7 tripartite education agreements (covering
58% of eligible First Nation communities)
were in place and supported by the
Education Partnerships Program.
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Partnerships for better education outcomes
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Building a solid foundation for the next generation
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Reconciliation, Governance
and Self-Government
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Building momentum for a new relationship
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Economic Development
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A new approach to Aboriginal Economic Development
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The Government of Canada recognizes
the importance of ensuring that economic
development strategies and programs meet
the needs of both First Nations women and
men.
This is why in October 2010 the Government
announced an investment of $1 million
towards pilot projects that will provide
Aboriginal women entrepreneurs with
financial literacy training along with access
to business development tools and capital
to help them establish and run viable,
sustainable businesses.
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