First Nations community profiles available for first time ever
- EFN Staff | April 14, 2015
The City of Saskatoon (City) and Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) have together developed the first-ever publication of Saskatoon’s First Nation Community Profiles, now available to view and print at saskatoon.ca/regionalplanning under “Urban Reserves & Treaty Land Entitlement.”
“We hoped to create a document that would not only showcase the demographic story of First peoples in Saskatoon, but the economic story of First Nations and the contributions they are making to our city,” says Gilles Dorval, Director of Aboriginal Relations.
The Profiles are the most recent joint initiative and include information regarding:
· Community highlights and opportunities;
· Historical information and location of each home reserve;
· Demographics, employment data (where available), and land holdings;
· Current and proposed business developments;
· Education and services; and
· Current governance and contact information.
“In the spirit of innovation and making our community a better place to live, the City has worked with SREDA on a variety of initiatives,” says Director of Planning and Development, Alan Wallace. “We want to help engage First Nations and the broader business community to promote economic opportunities and partnership.”
Profiles were created for 11 First Nations who have land holdings and reserves within Saskatoon and region:
· Cowessess First Nation;
· English River First Nation;
· Little Pine First Nation;
· Mistawasis First Nation;
· Moosomin First Nation;
· Muskeg Lake Cree Nation;
· One Arrow First Nation;
· Red Pheasant Cree Nation;
· Saulteaux First Nation;
· Whitecap Dakota First Nation; and
· Yellow Quill First Nation.
Profiles will be updated on an ongoing basis to reflect new economic, statistical, and governance information and additional Profiles will be created as new First Nation partners become involved in the Saskatoon region.
For more information call the City’s Planning and Development Division at 306-657‑8681.
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