Released on May 17, 2001
An action plan to address the needs of Saskatchewan's Métis and off-reserveFirst Nations people will be introduced and discussed at the first in a
series of community meetings in Regina tonight.
"Through the Framework for Cooperation, our Government made a commitment to
consult with Métis and First Nations people to get a consensus on community
priorities," Premier Lorne Calvert said. "With this spring's budget we
made an investment toward our shared goals with new money for education,
work preparation and community health and well-being."
The Framework for Cooperation is the province's strategy to address the
needs and priorities of Saskatchewan's Métis and off-reserve First Nations
people. It was developed after a series of community discussions and with
the input of community members who helped to identify priorities and
develop goals to guide the initiative.
"As part of the process in the development of the Framework for
Cooperation, we said we would return to the communities with our action
plan," Aboriginal Affairs Minister Pat Lorjé said. "Our investment in
education, work preparation and training, building a representative
workforce, and community well-being is a crucial cornerstone in our shared
future."
This evening's meeting is being held at Scott Collegiate from 6:00 to 8:00
pm. Future meetings will be held in Prince Albert, Yorkton, North
Battleford, La Ronge, Ile á la Crosse and Saskatoon.
The Framework for Cooperation brings together thirteen provincial
government departments, the federal and municipal governments, Métis and
First Nations organizations and the private sector to work toward a common
vision of having everyone in the province participate fully in
Saskatchewan's social and economic fabric.
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For further information, contact
Sean St. George
Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-7151