Federal framework for Aboriginal economic development : Cadre fédéral pour le développement économique des autochtones : rapport d'étape

The Framework sets out the principles and conditions necessary to increase the participation of Aboriginal peoples in the Canadian economy: 1. Strengthen entrepreneurship by promoting a business-friendly economic climate on reserve land and in the North, while improving access to capital and promoting other business opportunities, including procurement; 2. Develop Aboriginal human capital by inves [...] EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Forging New and Effective Partnerships For the government to increase the participation of Aboriginal peoples in the economy it is necessary to forge partnerships with the provinces and territories, the private sector, and Aboriginal organizations and institutions. [...] Introduced in 1996, the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Aboriginal Business assists and supports Aboriginal businesses in developed a framework and work plan to guide and coordinate efforts to effectively support Aboriginal competing for and winning federal procurement contracts. [...] Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Conference and Tradeshow In partnership with Employment and Social Development Canada and Natural Resources Canada, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada supported the Aboriginal Human Resources Council in hosting the second annual Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Conference and Tradeshow. [...] The theme of the 2012 conference highlighted the key role that Aboriginal businesses and communities will continue to play in some of the biggest development projects in the country.