Ontario launches $25 million program for Aboriginal economic development – APTN

07. OCT, 2014

TORONTO – Ontario has launched a three-year, $25-million initiative to support business, employment and training opportunities in First Nation communities.

The Aboriginal Economic Development Fund was first announced by the Liberal government in the 2014 budget, but details of the program were not revealed until Tuesday.

Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer says the initiative will have three funding streams.

The first one called Business and Community Fund will help create economic opportunities, the second – Economic Diversification Grants – will enable First Nation communities diversify and the third – Regional Partnership Grants -will help communities collaborate.

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