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Horizontal Initiatives

Name of Horizontal Initiative: First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan

Name of lead department(s): Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Lead department program activity: Community Infrastructure

Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: April 1, 2008

End date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 31, 2010

Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $735,639,806 for the two years. Of this amount $202,500,000 in each of 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 are funded from existing reference levels. New funds of $165,318,143 in 2008-2009 and $165,321,663 in 2009-2010 including employee benefits plans and Public Works and Government Services Canada accommodation requirements are sourced from the Fiscal Framework, as confirmed in Budget 2008.

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):
The prime objective of the First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan (FNWWAP) is to support First Nations communities on reserve in bringing their drinking water and wastewater services to a level and quality of service comparable to those enjoyed by other Canadians living in communities of similar size and location. There are five key activity areas in the FNWWAP: Infrastructure investments; Operations and maintenance; Training; Monitoring and awareness; and Standards.

To meet the objectives of the FNWWAP, several program enhancements have been introduced, including a national engineering assessment of existing water and wastewater facilities, consultations on a new federal legislative framework for safe drinking water, increased training through Circuit Rider training program, modifying existing policies related to small water and septic systems and agreements for water/wastewater services, investment in a National Wastewater Program and waterborne illness procedures.

The FNWWAP was implemented to support government commitments to supporting First Nations access to safe drinking water, in Budget 2008 and the 2007 Speech from the Throne.

The FNWWAP supports INAC’s strategic outcome for “The Economy”: Increased participation of Aboriginal people and Northerners in the Economy. The FNWWAP also supports Health Canada’s First Nations and Inuit Health Programming and Services strategic outcome of Better health outcomes and reduction of health inequalities between First Nations and Inuit and other Canadians.

More information at these Web sites:

Backgrounder — First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan
Budget 2008, Responsible Leadership — Chapter 4 — Leadership at Home and Abroad
RPP 2007-2008 Health Canada — Health Canada's Regional Operations — An Overview

Shared outcome(s):

The FNWWAP works towards the achievement of four outcomes:

  • First Nation communities have an increased capacity to address potential water quality problems
  • Reduction in health risks associated with water quality and supply
  • All First Nation community water and wastewater facilities meet federal standards
  • First Nation communities have increased confidence in their drinking water

Governance structure(s): The First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan (FNWWAP) is a successor to the joint First Nations Water Management Strategy (2003-2008) and the INAC Plan of Action for Drinking Water (2006-2008). An MOU has been in place between INAC and HC since 2005 regarding data sharing related to drinking water. INAC shares information on the proposed water and wastewater infrastructure investments, the annual inspections of water and wastewater treatment plants, and information on action related to Drinking Water Advisories. Conversely, HC shares information such as drinking water sample results that do not meet the Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines and reasons for having recommended Drinking Water Advisories. At the working level, the Strategic Water Management on Reserve Committee which includes representatives from HC, INAC, Environment Canada (EC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), provides a forum for discussion to share information and coordinate joint action, and to provide leadership in an integrated and coordinated manner to ensure safe drinking water for First Nations communities and implementing FNWWAP. Although this is not a formal decision-making body, it does provide a good venue to promote dialogue and the sharing of information.

Director Generals and ADMs from HC and INAC meet when needed to exchange and coordinate action on all relevant issues related to the FNWWAP.


($ millions)
Federal Partners Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) Names of Programs for Federal Partners Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
2009-10
Expected Results for
2009-10
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Community Infrastructure Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program $671.0 $335.3 Percentage of First Nation communities with acceptable water and wastewater facility risk ratings (i.e., not high risk): 85% of systems will be either low or medium risk
Health Canada First Nations and Inuit Health Drinking Water Safety Program — FNWWAP funding $54.6 $27.3 Number of First Nations communities south of 60° with increased or maintained capacity to monitor their drinking water quality as per the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality and reduce health risks associated with drinking water quality and supply
Drinking Water Safety Program — A-Based funding $10.0 $5.0
Total $735.6 $367.6  

Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): n/a

Contact information:
Sébastien Labelle,
Director, Policy
Indian and Northern Affairs
Policy Directorate, Community Infrastructure Branch
10 Wellington Street
Gatineau, Quebec Canada
K1A 0H4
Telephone: (819) 994-6466
Fax: (819) 953-3321



Name of Horizontal Initiative: International Polar Year

Name of lead department(s): Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) — Northern Affairs Program

Lead department program activity: Healthy Northern Communities

Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: April 1st 2007

End date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 31st 2012

Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $150 million over five years

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): In order to support Canada’s participation in International Polar Year (IPY), the Government of Canada has invested $150 million over five years. This funding is being used to carry out an innovative and multidisciplinary Arctic science program. The Government of Canada Program for IPY is led by INAC in conjunction with eight lead federal departments and agencies: Environment, Fisheries and Oceans, Health, National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (on behalf of Industry), Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Canada’s significant involvement and investment in the International Polar Year 2007–2009 contributes to the government’s stewardship of Canada’s Northern Region. The Government of Canada IPY Program is working with Canadian scientists and northern communities in developing and conducting activities such as research, training and capacity building.

Key areas of the Government of Canada Program for IPY include:

  • new science and research in and for the North, which includes the involvement of northern communities;
  • ensuring the health and safety of scientists and communities conducting research in the North;
  • communication information about the program and the science undertaken;
  • building capacity, through training opportunities for youth and Northerners aimed at enhancing participation in northern scientific research;
  • ensuring that the resultant scientific knowledge and data are properly managed, archived and made accessible; and
  • support for the appropriate procedural, regulatory and infrastructure framework for conducting scientific research.

The distribution of funds among federal departments and agencies is according to their involvement in the various aspects of the program, including the science and research program, support for logistics, communications and outreach, training, and capacity building. Funding is being provided to support Northern IPY Coordinators who act as points of contact on IPY matters for northern communities and researchers. The Northern IPY Coordinators maintain a regional network to support all aspects of Canada’s IPY Program in four locations across the North. The federal departments and agencies participating in IPY are undertaking research projects, delivering support for logistics and emergency preparedness as well as contributing to projects for training, communications and outreach.

Shared outcome(s):

  • Increased understanding (of impacts of a changing climate and of health and well-being of northern communities) that informs policy and decision making, and contributes to recognition of Canada as an expert on the Canadian North.
  • Enhanced northern research capacity through newly trained scientists, knowledge and skills transfer to Northerners, and greater participation in planning and delivery of research by Northerners.

Governance structure(s):

  • Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) Committee on IPY (chaired by the ADM of Northern Affairs, INAC);
  • IPY Federal Program Office (housed at INAC);
  • Director Generals, Communications Committees on IPY; and
  • IPY Advisory Subcommittees.

The Government of Canada Program for IPY works in conjunction with the Canadian IPY National Committee and the Canadian IPY Secretariat who link to the International Joint Committee for IPY and IPY committees from other participating countries.


($ millions)
Federal Partners Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) Names of Programs for Federal Partners Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
2009-10
Expected Results for
2009-10
Indian Affairs and Northern Development Healthy Northern Communities Government of Canada Program for IPY $59,694,657 $16,896,000 Achieved infrastructure improvements to northern research facilities and search and rescue organizations.

Increased of Northerners in Arctic Science activities.
Health Sustainable environmental Health   $158,234 $15,009 (Amount not significant enough to determine results)
Environment Biodiversity is conserved and protected

Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influences decision-making

Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions
  $11,169,875 $1,893,101 Projects funded will enhance and reinforce circumpolar cooperation, strengthening partnerships and environmental protection.

Improved weather and environmental forecasting capabilities for Polar regions.
Fisheries and Oceans Oceanography and Climate Aquatic Ecosystem Science   $31,542,477 $1,970,093 Improved knowledge about the effects of and adaptability of Arctic aquatic ecosystems and key resource species to Climate Change.

Increased knowledge of the circum-Canadian ocean system, from physical to biological domains, and identification of key zones and boundaries to assist supporting historic comparisons and future research and monitoring.
Natural Resources Adapting to a Climate and Hazard Risk Management   $3,063,000 $532,770 The impact of climate change on Canada’s landmass and coastal areas is assessed, and strategies are developed to adapt to these changes.
Ecosystem Risk Management Knowledge of Canada's forest ecosystems informs and influences decision making.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council     $31,290,669 $5,213,952 Projects contribute to enhancing knowledge of polar regions environment and identifying mechanism to adapt to these changes.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research Strategic Priority Research   $9,747,988 $1,403,376 Building and sustaining healthy resilient northern communities

Ecosystem and Community Vulnerability, resilience and adaptive capacity
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety and Nutrition Risks   $414,500 $11,250 Arctic community-based laboratory capacity is developed through training and lab support for two meat-borne parasites of public health concern.
Parks Canada Agency Conserve Heritage Resources   $1,350,000 $385,000 Complete terrestrial ecosystem inventory of Wapusk National Park

Complete freshwater hierarchical study — Sirmilik National Park

Conduct outreach and communication of IPY activities.
Public Health Agency of Canada     $617,000 $95,000 General knowledge that will support informed decision making addressing health disparities among indigenous populations of the North.
Agriculture and Agri-food     $156,400 $0 N/A
Canadian Museum of Civilization     $795,200 $91,800 Increase knowledge on the interactions between Inuit, their Tuniit (Dorset culture) predecessors, and early Europeans.
Total $150,000,000 $28,507,351  

Contact information:
Kathleen Fischer
Executive Director
International Polar Year Federal Program Office
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
10 Wellington Street, Room 745
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H4
Tel: 819-934-6085
Fax: 819-934-0584
fischerk@ainc-inac.gc.ca



Name of Horizontal Initiative: Indian Residential Schools (IRS) Resolution Health Support Program (formerly Mental Health Support Program)

Name of lead department(s): Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) — Resolution and Individual Affairs Sector

Lead department program activity: Claims Resolution

Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: November, 2003

End date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 31, 2013

Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $112.038 M

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): The IRS Resolution Health Support Program component of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) ensures that eligible former students, and their families, have access to an appropriate level of health support services so that they may safely address a broad spectrum of mental wellness issues related to the disclosure of childhood abuses. Main program components include: Emotional support services provided by Resolution Health Support Workers (RHSWs); Cultural support services provided by Elders; Professional Counseling; and assistance with the cost of transportation to access counseling, Elder, and/or Traditional Healer services.

Shared outcome(s): Healing for former IRS students and their families as they go through the IRSSA process.

Governance structure(s): INAC — Resolution and Individual Affairs Sector is responsible for the overall IRSSA model and is working in partnership with Health Canada to coordinate and provide services for former Indian Residential School students. Various program components of the Resolution Health Support Program will be delivered separately by Health Canada and INAC — Resolution and Individual Affairs Sector.

INAC — Resolution and Individual Affairs Sector responsibilities relating to the Resolution Health Support Program include:

  • Administration of the national 24-hour toll free Indian Residential School Crisis Line operated by an Aboriginal organization with trained Aboriginal crisis counsellors;
  • Communicating the entire IRSSA to former Indian Residential Schools students and Aboriginal communities, including the various components of the Resolution Health Support Program;
  • Facilitating Health Canada’s verification of eligibility; and
  • Ensuring that Health Canada’s Resolution Health Support Program is aware of dates for Independent Assessment Process/Alternative Dispute Resolution hearings, litigation, and Truth and Reconciliation and Commemoration events as they arise, so that Resolution Health Support Program regional coordinators are prepared to address high claimant settlement areas.

Health Canada provides cultural, paraprofessional and professional support for individuals, families and communities, as well as assistance with the cost of transportation, throughout all phases of the Settlement Agreement including the Common Experience Payments, the Independent Assessment Process, the Truth and Reconciliation Committee, and Commemorative events.


($ millions)
Federal Partners Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) Names of Programs for Federal Partners Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
2009-10
Expected Results for
2009-10
Health Canada First Nations and Inuit Health, Community Programs Directorate, Mental Health and Addictions Resolution Health Support Program $112.038M $22.451M provision of support at IAP, Truth and Reconciliation and Commemoration events;

increase in the number of Elders available to provide Cultural Support; and

increase in the number of RHSWs available to provide Emotional Support.
Total $112.038M $22.451M  

Contact information Health Canada:
Kari Nisbet
Manager
IRS Resolution Health Support Program

Contact information:
Patricia Power
A/Director
Policy and Strategic Planning
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
90 Sparks Street, Room 341
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H4
Tel: 613-947-4146
ppower@ainc-inac.gc.ca



Name of Horizontal Initiative: Labrador Innu Comprehensive Healing Strategy (LICHS)

Name of lead department(s): Indian and Northern Affairs Canada — Lead; Health Canada; Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: June 2001

End date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 2010

Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): Cabinet approved the LICHS in June 2001 and provided $81 million over three years including: $59 million for INAC; $20 million for Health Canada and $2 million for Solicitor General. The initial LICHS ended March 2004, but was extended for one-year; INAC received a further $15 million to provide basic programs and services; and Health Canada received $5.5 million to continue the work already begun under the LICHS. Cabinet approved a new 5-year strategy for INAC and Health Canada (HC) partners in December 2004. Budget 2005, provided funds of $102.5 M for fiscal years 2005–2006 to 2009–2010 for the continuation of the LICHS.

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): The LICHS was developed by INAC, HC and former Solicitor General in response to the 2000 gas-sniffing crisis facing the Labrador Innu to help resolve the serious health, social and safety issues in the communities of Davis Inlet and Sheshatshiu. While notable progress has been achieved, many serious issues remain. To address these issues, INAC and HC sought Cabinet approval and funding for the continuation of the LICHS. The proposed approach responded positively to the priorities in the October 2004 Speech from the Throne for addressing the needs of Aboriginal Canadians.

Shared outcome(s): The partners, in consultation with the Innu, developed the following 5-year vision with respect to the continuation of the LICHS. This vision is for the federal government, the Province and the Innu to work in partnership to: advance Innu community healing; build increased Innu capacity for the management and delivery of some government programs; conclude a land claim Agreement-in-Principle; address issues arising from sexual, physical and emotional abuse; achieve improvements in health, education, family and social well-being, economic development, community development, public safety and First Nation governance; and, manage the LICHS in an integrated and effective fashion.

Governance structure(s): The Main Table is chaired by the Chief Federal Negotiator, Labrador Innu file. Membership includes representatives of the Labrador Innu leadership, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and federal partners to the LICHS.

The tripartite sub-committees’ role includes: reserve creation, education, new school at Sheshatshiu, income support, child youth and family services, economic development, health, and evaluation.


($ millions)
Federal Partners Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) Names of Programs for Federal Partners Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
2009-10
Expected Results for
2009-10
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Community Infrastructure Sheshatshiu school design $0.1 $0.0 New school to open September 2009
Education Education $14.8 $6.8 Creation of Innu School; Board and Devolution of education programming to Board
Social Development Child, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) $27.9 $9.1 Negotiate CYFS tripartite Agreement based on enhanced prevention
Social Development Income Support $6.1 $1.5 Negotiate devolution Income Support to Innu communities
Community Infrastructure Electrification — Natuashish $6.0 $3.6 Electrification for community of Natuashish
Community Infrastructure Airport Agreement — Natuashish $0.5 $0.1 Cost shared with Province of Newfoundland to operate airport at Natuashish
Community Infrastructure Facilities O&M Capacity Building $3.6 $0.45 Facilities Manager to run operations of buildings
Community Infrastructure Housing Capacity Building $0.6 $0.0 N/A
Clarity of Title to Land and Resources LTS Capacity Building $1.4 $0.12 Training, capacity building
Clarity of Title to Land and Resources Reserve Creation $0.2 $0.0 Reserve Creation Completed
Governance and Institutions of Government Devolution Planning and Transition $0.75 $0.15 Tripartite committees on the devolution of CYFS and Education to hold meetings
Education New Paths (Outpost) $1.0 $0.2 The Innu to travel into the country as an educational community activity and to live in their traditional ways. Innu see this as essential component of healing
Education Strategies for Learning $2.2 $0.5 JTA to act as a resource for the Innu Education Board. Innu Director Education hired to oversee the Critical Path toward devolution and the ongoing implementation of the 61 Philpott Recommendations
Governance and Institutions of Government Planning and Consultation $0.5 $0.1 N/A
Social Development Safe houses $1.4 $0.4 Operate Youth Safehouse in Sheshatshiu and dual purpose safehouse in Natuashish 24 hrs, 7 days per week
Health Canada   Addictions/ Mental Health $31.75 $2.7 Treatment programs continue through the Family Treatment (in Sheshatshui) and Healing Lodge (in Natuashish)
Maternal/ Child Health $8.1 $1.2 Health promotion programs continue through the Family Resource Center (in Sheshatchui) and Wellness Center (in Natuashish)
Community Health Planning $3.99 $351K Program evaluation information will inform future health programming in both communities
Management and Support $6.4 $718K Ongoing activities by Labrador Health Secretariat staff to support capacity development and program delivery by community staff as they move towards self management of effective health programs and services

Improved coordination of health services being achieved through tri-partite projects on integration and adaptation of health services at community and health authority levels
Safe houses $1.65 $400K Program delivery, policy, and operations continue
Health Canada Overhead $1.18 $137K N/A
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation   Safe houses $0.95 $0.0 Construction completed

Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): Increased collaboration among the parties has emerged.

Contact information:
Stelios Loizides
Senior Policy Analyst
Social Policy and Programs Branch
INAC
10 Wellington Street
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H4
819-997-6717



Name of Horizontal Initiative: Urban Aboriginal Strategy

Name of lead department(s): INAC, Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians (OFI)

Lead department program activity: Urban Aboriginal Strategy

Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: 2007

End date of the Horizontal Initiative: 2012

Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $68.5 million

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):
The Urban Aboriginal Strategy (UAS) was developed in 1997 to respond to the needs of Aboriginal people living in urban centres. Through the UAS, the Government of Canada partners with various governments, community organizations and Aboriginal people to support projects that address local priorities. In 2007, the Government of Canada renewed the UAS by investing $68.5 million over five years to help meet the needs of Aboriginal people living in key urban centres.

Today, the UAS improves co-ordination within federal departments and agencies to maximize the Government of Canada’s investments. The UAS also helps the Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians ensure all federal government policies, priorities and expenditures to do with Aboriginal people in key urban centres advance federal objectives, respond effectively to local challenges and opportunities, and result in the integrated delivery of federal, provincial, municipal, Aboriginal and private-sector programs and policy objectives.

DIAND/Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians uses either the Multi-year Comprehensive Funding Arrangement (MCFA) or the Comprehensive Funding Arrangement (CFA) to transfer annual funding to eligible recipients for program delivery under the UAS. Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians may also use a multi-year CFA, which respects provisions in the Treasury Board Policy on Transfer Payments as well as the terms and conditions for the Renewal and Enhancement of the UAS Contribution Program. All components of the UAS program are eligible under the UAS Contribution funding authorities.

Shared outcome(s): The aim of the renewed and enhanced UAS program is to promote the self-reliance of — and increase life choices for — Aboriginal people in urban centres. In fact, the UAS program objective directly supports the implementation of Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians’s strategic outcome: Socio-economic conditions of Métis, non-status Indians and urban Aboriginal people.

Specifically, the UAS program objectives are to:

  • target urban Aboriginal socio-economic needs within new and renewed federal initiatives, where appropriate;
  • improve access to and co-ordination of programs and services;
  • co-ordinate policy research and information sharing in the urban Aboriginal area;
  • harmonize policy and improve horizontal connections within the federal government; and
  • seek out opportunities for partnership with federal, provincial and municipal governments, Aboriginal groups and the private sector.

To accomplish these UAS program objectives, UAS projects will focus investments strategically in three project priority areas:

  • improving life skills;
  • promoting job training, skills and entrepreneurship; and
  • supporting Aboriginal women, children and families.

Achievement of the UAS objectives will maximize the Government of Canada’s ability to align federal expenditures directed toward urban Aboriginal issues in key urban centres with provincial and municipal programming.

Governance structure(s): All UAS-designated communities have established Community Committees which partner with the private sector and all levels of government to accelerate planning, funding decisions and responses to urban Aboriginal issues. Each Community Committee is composed of a cross section of the Aboriginal community to ensure decisions reflect broad community concerns and priorities.

The UAS takes a community-based approach to the management and delivery of its projects, and uses either a Community Entity Model or a Shared Delivery Model, depending on the initiative. Under both models, project proposals are distributed to federal departments for review. Departments that determine a project to be consistent with their mandate may choose to either: (1) flow funding to DIAND or another lead department through the UAS horizontal terms and conditions, which require a Memorandum of Understanding and an Interdepartmental Letter of Agreement, or (2) negotiate a separate agreement and fund the delivery organization directly.

To maximize federal investments, the UAS horizontal terms and conditions allow for federal co-ordination of Aboriginal programs within signatory departments, as well as programs of general application. This practice has been recognized as a model for federal horizontality, and has led to greater program alignment with provincial and municipal programming. In addition, the National Caucus, an advisory group comprised of representatives from each of the Community Committees, shares national perspectives with the UAS.


($ millions)
Federal Partners Names of Programs for Federal Partners Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
2009-10
Expected Results for
2009-10
Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and non-Status Indians Urban Aboriginal Strategy $68,500,000 $13,567,000 UAS projects will strategically focus investments in three priority areas (improving life skills, promoting job training, skills and entrepreneurship and supporting Aboriginal women, children and families).
The total federal funding allocation for each federal department over the UAS initiative will vary year over year for the five year authority based on the amount of funding available in the department and the priorities and projects identified by the community.
Human Resource and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) Aboriginal Human Resource Development Strategy, (AHRDS)   $137,072 The UAS and AHRDS will complete three joint projects that will result in the following benefits:

In Vancouver, 24 Aboriginal individuals receiving job/skills development training and the same individuals moving on to specialized employment or further training.

One employment development service created. Report to detail the level of local Aboriginal involvement in the project.

In Prince George, 30 Aboriginal individuals served through life skill services and receiving job/skills development training.
Homelessness Partnering Strategy   $1,109,677 The UAS and Homelessness Partnering Strategy will complete eight joint projects that will result in the following benefits:

50 Aboriginal individuals participating in a cultural event(s), programs and/or communications projects. Summary will detail the benefits and outcomes to the Aboriginal women participants in project.

In Winnipeg, 10 Aboriginal individuals moving from homelessness to affordable housing, and three local government partnerships sustained and/or developed with the goal of improving the delivery of programs and services.

104 Aboriginal individuals participating in a cultural event(s), programs and/or communications projects and seven Aboriginal individuals served through employment development services.

UAS funding will enable one life skill services program to add an Aboriginal element, with five Aboriginal individuals participating in parent/child reunification.

75 Aboriginal individuals served through life skill services.

12 Aboriginal individuals receiving job/skills development training and two sustainable partnerships created/maintained between urban Aboriginal community organizations.

40 Aboriginal individuals in program and services offered to urban Aboriginal particularly women and children.

9,360 Aboriginal individuals served through life skill services and through participating in a risk reduction project.[1]
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership Program   $328,691 The UAS and Skills Employment Program will complete two joint projects that will result in the following benefits:

12 Aboriginal individuals served through life skill services, resulting in employment.

12 Aboriginal individuals served through life skill services and 10 Aboriginal individuals served through employment development services.
Aboriginal Affairs Directorate   $15,000 The UAS and HRSDC’s Aboriginal Affairs Directorate will complete two joint projects that will result in the following benefits:

A conference in which 250 Aboriginal individuals will participate in targeted wellness projects.

An International Indigenous Forum hosted by the Pacific Business and Law Institute will examine current initiatives that are working to promote indigenous culture and traditions around the world.[2]
Health Canada Headstart Program   $36,278 The UAS and Headstart Program will complete one joint project that will result in the following benefits:

100 Aboriginal individuals moving from homelessness to affordable housing and 300 Aboriginal individuals participating in targeted wellness projects.
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB)   $30,000 The UAS and FNIHB will complete one joint project that will result in the following benefits:

Support for the 9th Annual Indigenous Women in Leadership Training Conference, in which 250 Aboriginal individuals will participate in targeted wellness projects.
Canadian Heritage Urban Multi-Purpose Aboriginal Youth Program   $338,943 The UAS and Urban Multi-Purpose Aboriginal Youth Program will complete seven joint projects that will result in the following benefits:

505 Aboriginal individuals receiving job and/or skills development training.

In Calgary, 3000 individuals participating in a cultural event(s), programs and/or communications projects.

20 Aboriginal individuals receiving life skills services.

Four employment development service programs enhanced by UAS funding.

In Prince Albert, 120 individuals participating in cultural event(s), programs and/or communications projects and participating in a risk reduction project.
Service Canada Youth Awareness Program   $76,763 The UAS and the Youth Awareness Program will complete two joint projects that will result in the following benefits:

42 Aboriginal individuals served through employment development services.

60 Aboriginal individuals served by urban risk reduction projects.
Canada Summer Jobs

Student Employment Experience
  $22,672 The UAS and the Canada Summer Jobs and Student Employment Experience will complete two joint project that will result in the following benefits:

152 Aboriginal individuals served through life skill services, and two sustainable partnerships created and/or maintained between urban Aboriginal community organizations.

In Saskatoon, 200 Aboriginal individuals participating in a cultural event(s), programs and/or communications projects.
Status of Women Canada Women’s Program   $50,000 The UAS and Status of Women will complete one joint project that will result in the following benefits:

200 Aboriginal individuals participating in a risk reduction project. A best practices report will flow from this project.
Public Safety Canada National Crime Prevention Strategy   $733,136 The UAS and National Crime Prevention Center will complete three joint projects that will result in the following benefits:

48 Aboriginal students retained within school as a result of the program and participating in risk reduction projects.

60 Aboriginal individuals participating in a cultural event(s), programs and/or communications projects and receiving skill development and cultural reclamation programming, education, counselling, support and advocacy.

10 Aboriginal individuals served through life skill services and employment development services participating in a cultural program and receiving job/skills development training.
Research   $50,000 The UAS and Public Safety Research program will complete one joint project that will result in the following benefits:

An Urban Aboriginal Study to better understand and effectively document the experiences, aspirations and identities of urban Aboriginal individuals.[3]
Public Health Agency of Canada HIV/AIDS   $143,771 The UAS, Homelessness Partnering Strategy and HIV/AIDS will complete one joint project that will result in the following benefits:

9,360 Aboriginal individuals served through life skill services and through participating in a risk reduction project.[4]
Correctional Service Canada Policy Unit   $100,000 The UAS and Corrections Canada Policy Unit will complete one joint project that will result in the following benefits:

12 Aboriginal individuals receiving job/skills development training.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Research   $50,000 The UAS and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Aboriginal Research Branch will complete one joint project that will result in the following benefits:

An Urban Aboriginal Study to better understand and effectively document the experiences, aspirations and identities of urban Aboriginal individuals.[5]
Justice Canada Aboriginal Affairs Portfolio   $20,000 The UAS and Aboriginal Affairs Portfolio will complete one joint project that will result in the following benefits:

An International Indigenous Forum hosted by the Pacific Business and Law Institute will examine current initiatives that are working to promote indigenous culture and traditions around the world.[6]
Total unknown $16,809,003  

Footnotes:

  1. This is the same project as that referred to under footnote 4. (return to source paragraph)
  2. This is the same Forum as that referred to under footnote 6. (return to source paragraph)
  3. This is the same project as that referred to under footnote 5. (return to source paragraph)
  4. This is the same footnote as that referred to under footnote 1. (return to source paragraph)
  5. This is the same study as that referred to under footnote 3. (return to source paragraph)
  6. This is the same Forum as that referred to under footnote 2. (return to source paragraph)

Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): Based on community needs and on a 50:50 basis, the refocused UAS helps co-ordinate federal programs, maximizes the Government of Canada’s investments and aligns national initiatives with provincial and municipal programming.

The UAS strives to significantly improve its horizontal management and shared accountability with federal partners. The UAS’ objectives exemplify how Canada’s government is moving in the right direction to ensure that Aboriginal people living in cities across Canada acquire the skills and experiences they need to gain access to and succeed in urban centres.

Contact information:
Allan MacDonald
Director General
Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians
66 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H4
Telephone: 613-992-8186