March 27, 2015 – Winnipeg, Mb – Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today announced support for the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg to deliver a project aimed at increasing the participation of urban Aboriginal people in the local economy.
The project will help bring together local governments, Aboriginal organizations, and the private and not-for-profit sector in a coordinated effort to better address the needs of urban Aboriginal people in the Winnipeg area.
As part of the project, research will be conducted on the unique needs of Aboriginal women with respect to economic participation. An inventory of Aboriginal programs and services for urban Aboriginal people in Winnipeg will also be compiled.
Additionally, this project will feed into the development of the Urban Aboriginal Strategy Regional Strategic Plan for Manitoba to ensure that efforts are aligned with the provincial government's economic and job creation priorities. The Regional Strategic Plan will ensure a coordinated and focussed effort in support of urban Aboriginal peoples across the province in acquiring the necessary skills for employment.
Funding is provided as part of the Government of Canada's Urban Aboriginal Strategy aimed at increasing the participation of urban Aboriginal people in Canada's economy by developing partnerships and supporting initiatives in communities across the country.
Emily Hillstrom
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
819-997-0002
Media Relations
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
819-953-1160
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