Social Working Committee
Purpose
To have Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq, The Province of Nova Scotia and The Government of Canada discuss issues, develop solutions and suggest actions with respect to social development for Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq.
The focus for the committee is the social needs of Mi'kmaw people.
The Social Development Working Committee includes representatives from:
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Union of Nova Scotia Indians
Mi'kmaq Employment Training Secretariat
Nova Scotia Native Women's Association
Mi'kmaw Family & Children's Services of Nova Scotia
Membertou Band Council
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat
Maritime School of Social Work
Nova Scotia Department of Community Services
Health Canada
2011 - 2012 Work Plan Goals
- Support and implementation of Social Development Framework.
- Clarify policy issues around assisted living.
- Clarify policy and jurisdictional issues.
i. Daycare licensing
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