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Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly on the First Ministers’ Meeting

Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly on the First Ministers’ Meeting Economic Opportunities. October 31 to November 2, 2005. Economic Partnerships. Economic Opportunities as an FMM Agenda Item

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Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly on the First Ministers’ Meeting

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  1. Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly on the First Ministers’ Meeting Economic Opportunities October 31 to November 2, 2005

  2. Economic Partnerships • Economic Opportunitiesas an FMM Agenda Item • Opportunity: sets stage for future discussion; sets a starting marker on First Nation expectations. • Challenges: maintaining Economic Opportunities as an FMM agenda item (supported by AGA Resolution 19/2005) • Uncertainty on Economic Opportunities agenda item has not permitted full discussions by First Nations or involved stakeholders

  3. Preparations for FMM Discussion on Economic Opportunities • Bringing together the AFN Chiefs Committee on Economic Development • Meeting of September 13, 14, 2005 • Teleconference meeting planned in advance of national meeting • Meeting planned pre-FMM (date to be determined) • Creating a First Nation Economic Experts Advisory group to provide technical advice • Inaugural meeting of October 6&7, 2005 • Preliminary Concepts outlined • Teleconference on October 19, 2005 • Meeting for October 25, 2006

  4. Preparations for FMM Discussion on Economic Opportunities • First Nation Economic Forum • November 7-9, 2005, Westin Calgary, Alberta • First Nations Economic Forum: A call to First Nation economic experts • Key Objective: To discuss a Blue Print on First Nation Economies and Eradicating Poverty • Topics of Discussion: • Preliminary Concepts for an Economic Blue Print to serve First Nation Economies • A new First Nation Economic Infrastructure • Effective Practices on the First Nation Labour Force; Human Resource Development and Economies/Encouraging linkages

  5. Preparations for FMM Discussion on Economic Opportunities • Continued • Regional Economies; Fisheries; Natural Resources Development and Revenue • Resource Access; new levels of Corporate Relations; Partnerships • Energy and the First Nation Economy • Procurement Opportunities and Trade • Other Indigenous Experiences • Roles and Responsibilities: Setting the stage to begin clarifying economic jurisdictions

  6. Messaging To Date: Economic Opportunities The Challenge • Under the FN-Federal Crown Political Accord and proposed Multilateral Accord, implement strong FN governments for sustainable economic and social development. • Create fiscal certainty and predictability to attract external economic investments. • Implementation of appropriate mechanisms to support diverse FN economies building on existing regional economies. • Address the high unemployment levels of FN citizens and encourage employment parity with other Canadians. • Mobilize FN youth to meet future national labour shortages. The Immediate Targets • Investments in enhanced procurement opportunities and connectivity. • Develop and implement a distinctive national strategy to support FN economic growth established on principles of nation-building. • Multilateral research assignment on FN training and skills development, demographics, and new economic opportunities. • Agreement to pursue Economic Opportunities as a full agenda item at the next FMM, with concerted outcomes for a new strategy.

  7. Economic Opportunities Outcomes • Sustainable economies that support jurisdiction, capable governing institutions, and cultural match. • FN governments (local and/or regional) with economic systems, services, programs, incentives and capacity that enable greater capacity to determine economic priorities and manage economic growth. • Regional capacity to match economic opportunities with human resources capacities. • Focused incentives for increased economic activity, employment and productivity. • Coordinated employment initiatives designed to better reach youth and make use of enhanced procurement and trade opportunities. • Resource based economic framework to support new interaction between FN business community and resource development.

  8. AFN Pre Budget Submission 2005

  9. Next Planned Steps • Update at the Special Chiefs Assembly, Oct 30-Nov 2 • Blue Print discussion on First Nation Economies and Eradicating Poverty • Report and posting of forum results • Chiefs Committee on Economic Development and Chiefs Committee on Human Resources Development follow up meetings • Continued work with Technical Committees on First Nation Human Resources Development • Continued work with our First Nations Economic Experts Advisory Group

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