Investment in Training Enhances Economic Development Services in Nishnawbe Aski Nation Territory
Investment in Training Enhances Economic Development Services in Nishnawbe Aski Nation Territory
THUNDER BAY, ON – Don Rusnak, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Friday (September 23) that a FedNor investment of $250,000 enabled Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) to provide economic development officer training in First Nation communities in Northern Ontario.
“Economic prosperity is closely linked to capacity development. That is why the Government of Canada is proud to support Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s efforts to help its economic development officers to identify, analyse and pursue high-potential business opportunities.” Don Rusnak, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River
“The Government of Canada is committed to working with First Nations so that they have the expertise they need to build self-reliant communities. We recognize that increased access to skills training and education are critical so every community may fully participate in today’s global economy and improve their standard of living.” The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor
The FedNor contribution assisted NAN in delivering a series of nine modules, aimed at addressing the unique challenges and opportunities that many of its communities face as they continue to work toward economic growth and sustainability. As a result of the training, Indigenous economic development professionals are better equipped to capitalize on resource development opportunities and partnerships with the private sector.
QUICK FACTS
- The funding announced September 23, 2016 was 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.
- Nishnawbe Aski Nation is a regional organization representing the political, social and economic interests of the approximately 45,000 Anishinaabek of Northern Ontario residing in 49 First Nation communities within the territory of James Bay Treaty 9 and the Ontario portions of Treaty 5.
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