Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Canada and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians John Duncan and five Tribal Councils, representing more than half of Saskatchewan's 70 First Nations people were in Saskatoon to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing to work together to increase labour force participation for First Nations people.
"The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to improving the education and employment outcomes for First Nations people," Norris said. "We are pleased to partner with the federal government and Saskatchewan Tribal Councils to ensure First Nations people are full participants in our economic prosperity."
The MOU identifies a number of priority areas such as: youth career planning and skills development; strategies to address barriers to training and employment; short-term training, including literacy, adult basic education and essential skills; and partnership development.
