The City of North Battleford and Battleford Agency Tribal Chiefs have been honoured with the 2018 Affinity Credit Union Economic Partnership Award, in recognition of their economic partnership and steps towards reconciliation and economic development in Saskatchewan.
They received the award at the 2018 Saskatchewan Economic Development Association/Saskatchewan First Nations Economic Development Network Intersections for Growth Conference May 2 in Saskatoon.
The award is in recognition of the Community Economic Development Initiative between the two organizations. A working group of elected representatives and senior staff from both BATC and the City have been facilitating workshops to increase understanding. A Joint Indigenous Employment Strategy was also developed, with eight work experience staff from BATC now employed in placements with the City.
Seen accepting an Affinity Credit Union Economic Partnership Award are Neil Sasakamoose, Ali Tatar, Kathy Kissick, Jim Puffalt and Angela Aucoin. Photo submitted.
