Southern First Nations Secretariat
| Southern First Nations Secretariat | |
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Southern First Nations Secretariat is a service organization for First Nations in southwestern Ontario.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- January 2019: The organization was co-founded by Tom Bressette, who was recognized for his leadership at the 2019 health conference.[2]
- February 2019: As of February 2019, the agency is conducting a study that began in 2016 to identify areas where money is flowing away from member nations, such as education and legal fees. The organization received $74,000 from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs to support regional economic growth. The secretariat launched an online directory of Indigenous businesses to help local administrations and outside companies find First Nations service providers.[3]
- October 2019: The agency began a study in 2016 to analyze economic leakage and develop digital tools for its member nations. It developed a toolkit including an online skills bank, a business viability tool, and a community asset-mapping tool. The organization established the SFNS Cost-Sharing Circle to explore group purchasing of services like electricity and insurance.[4]
- November 2019: The secretariat participated in organizing a 2019 event in Sarnia to promote First Nations entrepreneurship and tourism.[5]
- September 2020: The secretariat facilitated the signing of the Post-Secondary Education Collaborative agreement in 2020. The organization provides direct services to approximately 280 students and participates in Indigenous Education Councils at various schools. Since 2016, the secretariat has worked to identify and recapture economic leakage from member nations, including over 40 million dollars spent annually on education.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Landmark agreement commits southwestern Ontario post-secondary institutions to promote opportunities for First Nations students", Anishinabek News, 23 September 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Tremendous attendance continues at 4th annual Anishinabek Health Conference", Anishinabek News, 31 January 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Seven First Nations in southwestern Ontario region work together to grow their economies", Anishinabek News, 28 February 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nations-led study yields new digital tools to promote economic growth and employment", Anishinabek News, 21 October 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sarnia-Lambton Tourism looking to expand First Nations cultural events", Anishinabek News, 25 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).