Economic Development Working Committee
Purpose and Mandate
To have Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq, The Province of Nova Scotia and The Government of Canada discuss issues, develop solutions and recommend actions with respect to Mi’kmaw economic development in Nova Scotia.
The committee encourages employment/economic opportunities to enhance the living conditions of Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia. The committee develops partnerships with First Nation communities, the government and the private sector.
The Economic Development Working Committee includes representatives from:
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association
Membertou First Nation
Eskasoni First Nation
Glooscap First Nation
Bear River First Nation
Paq'tnkek First Nation
Acadia First Nation
Ulnooweg Development Group Inc.
Mi'kmaq Employment Training Secretariat
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Union of Nova Scotia Indians
Aboriginal Business Canada
Nova Scotia Office of Aboriginal Affairs
Nova Scotia Labour and Workforce Development
Parks Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Atlantic Policy Congress
Nova Scotia Economic Development
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation
Human Resources and Social Development Canada
2011-2012 Work Plan Goals
The Tripartite Economic Development Working Committee (TEDWC) multi-year work plan is aligned with the Forum’s strategic principles: projects are grounded in the history, culture and language or the Mi’kmaq Nation and on improving the health and prosperity of Mi’kmaw communities and individuals.
The TEDWC work plan is organized to directly align with the Forum’s priorities: individual and community capacity, youth, community, and relationships.
Youth Entrepreneurship:
To increase opportunities for Aboriginal youth to pursue a career of entrepreneurship and self-employment.
Aboriginal Procurement:
To increase awareness of procurement and local contact opportunities for Aboriginal businesses.
To increase knowledge on procurement/contract opportunities.
Partnership Development:
To enhance the awareness of programs and services that are available to the Mi'kmaw communities in Nova Scotia.
To support development of the Mi'kmaw workforce through building connections to training, employment, skills programs and services.
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