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New Federal Framework on Aboriginal Economic Development: National Aboriginal Youth Engagement Session

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Organization/ Author: National Association of Friendship Centres, 2009

Description:
“Through facilitated discussions, Aboriginal youth discussed promising practices in economic development and related programming; highlighted success stories in economic development, and shared programming and business development knowledge. The session ultimately resulted in five youth-identified recommendations:

1. Specific education, training and mentorship opportunities for Aboriginal youth;

2. Increased Government investment in First Nation, Métis and Inuit cultural awareness strategies;

3. Improved support for youth to start, maintain and sustain businesses;

4. Greater commitment to involve youth in the design and ongoing implementation of economic development policy, and;

5. Ensure and facilitate ongoing interaction with youth in the development of the Framework.” (executive summary, p.I)