Government of Canada Investment Supports Jobs and Growth for the Temagami First Nation

News Release

July 9, 2016 – Temagami First Nation, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario – FedNor

Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, on behalf of Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced an investment of $31,500 to support community economic development and youth employment in the Temagami First Nation.

The FedNor investment will enable Temagami First Nation to hire a youth intern for a one-year period to help maximize the economic potential of land development opportunities in the community, including resource development projects and the protection of traditional harvesting areas. Working as a Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer for the community’s Lands and Resources Department, the intern will gain valuable work experience performing tasks such as developing a GIS operational manual, and creating maps for land use, cultural and heritage purposes. The successful candidate will also assist with the N’Daki Menan Mapping Project, as part of a traditional knowledge study.

Quick Facts

  • The funding announced today is provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program, which supports projects that promote sustainable community economic development, enhance business development and growth, and facilitate innovation.
  • Since its inception, FedNor has helped provide more than 1525 young post-secondary graduates with their crucial first job, and assisted businesses and organizations in growing the economy by helping them access a qualified and talented workforce.

Quotes

"Today’s announcement builds on the Government of Canada’s commitment to invest in Indigenous communities and create meaningful employment for young Canadians here in Northern Ontario. It also helps complement the national Youth Employment Strategy which assists young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition into the labour market."

– The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor

"This project will serve as an economic springboard for Temagami First Nation, while helping a young graduate gain valuable employment experience and a foothold in the workforce. FedNor’s Youth Internship Initiative is an important tool for communities and organizations throughout Northern Ontario to advance their economic development agenda while benefiting from the help of skilled young minds."

– Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming

"We are proud to partner with the Government of Canada through FedNor to help us identify and capitalize on growth opportunities that generate economic results, while respecting and protecting our traditional lands. This important project will also provide us the opportunity to retain a talented young graduate in the community by helping them develop the broad range of on-the-job experience they need to advance their professional careers."

– Chief Arnold Paul, Temagami First Nation

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Contact

Barclay Babcock
Communications Officer - FedNor
705-690-0957
Barclay.Babcock@canada.ca


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