To have Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq, the Province of Nova Scotia and 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
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat
Maritime School of Social Work
Nova Scotia Department of Community Services
Health Canada
2008 - 2009 Workplan Goals
- Youth addiction treatment centre needs assessment.
- Updated child care facilities guidelines and licensing model.
- Social assistance reform.
- Enhanced assisted living services.
- Increased capacity for First nations persons to deliver social programs.
- Crossover issues related to social/health sectors identified and addresses.
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